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onyx'd ancestry.
A generational tender beauty,
aged in precious;
Gram's ring—
She raised her namesake well
Then he passed it down,
per requested wish;
Firstly worn, to match my funeral attire
O' how it shone......
Her light echo'd through all the darkness
Published 14th Dec 2020
Author's Note
For Daisy's A Watch is just a Watch comp
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/11676/
©Blu2020
Pearl, my great grandmother, who basically raised my dad (who had her maiden name as his middle name) made sure that her ring went to his own namesake, me. My parents wanted a boy to be a namesake, Unfortunately, for them, I was their third and last attempt... Hence, my middle name is my dad's. Gram loved that fact, sooo much and could hardly wait until I was old enough to be given (and appreciate) her black onyx ring with diamond chips surrounding it. Her father had given it to her and I think it was in the family even prior to that... My only real link to her that's left other than my middle name...
Much love,
🌹
B
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/11676/
©Blu2020
Pearl, my great grandmother, who basically raised my dad (who had her maiden name as his middle name) made sure that her ring went to his own namesake, me. My parents wanted a boy to be a namesake, Unfortunately, for them, I was their third and last attempt... Hence, my middle name is my dad's. Gram loved that fact, sooo much and could hardly wait until I was old enough to be given (and appreciate) her black onyx ring with diamond chips surrounding it. Her father had given it to her and I think it was in the family even prior to that... My only real link to her that's left other than my middle name...
Much love,
🌹
B
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14th Dec 2020 00:14am
That's beautiful I got my fathers pocket watch, I wore it to his funeral I swear it was like a comfort blanket
Beautiful poignant piece
Sending love across the pond
Love and light
Ron xx
Beautiful poignant piece
Sending love across the pond
Love and light
Ron xx
Thank you so much for reading and that list add, Ron! Awww that's an extremely nice momento to keep from your Father. I'm glad you have it to give you comfort. I more than understand that feeling .....
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I'm grateful for you and your love and light.
... right back @ ya
xoxo
B
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I'm grateful for you and your love and light.
... right back @ ya
xoxo
B
14th Dec 2020 00:31am
Wow, bk!
I thank you so much,
I'm humbled, my lovely friend
and appreciate the RL add very much 🙏
💜
xoxo
B
I thank you so much,
I'm humbled, my lovely friend
and appreciate the RL add very much 🙏
💜
xoxo
B
14th Dec 2020 00:44am
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14th Dec 2020 1:00am
A nice walk down ancestry lane... I'm sure your Gram would be honored blue 💐... onyx⚡... into the deep unknown of something even more mysterious than itself... a true paradox...
14th Dec 2020 1:09am
Thank you so much, Eli I know she would be ecstatic about my poetry... for sure! No one in my family knows that I write poetry (or even that I have an interest in it) reasons vary, but SHE would have totally understood. That's the kicker and the biggest heart ache here,for me. Ty for sharing your thoughts and tremendously astute take away. I'm always amazed at how we share similar sensibilities. I'm appreciative of your RL add and your visit, always... xo
💜 🌹💫💜
-B
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-B
14th Dec 2020 1:56am
BV this admirable tribute to your grandmother is a beautiful dedication to her legacy. This gem finds it's perfect place in the treasure trove of your amazing poetry..... your birthright suits you well beautiful poetess!
14th Dec 2020 5:02am
Thank you for reading and the very nice comments about my great grandmother... she was a spitfire!
I'm appreciative of the list add, and your kind words.... You're always such an amazing positive driving force!
💜
xoxo
B
I'm appreciative of the list add, and your kind words.... You're always such an amazing positive driving force!
💜
xoxo
B
14th Dec 2020 4:42am
Dear BV,
A true gem of a write. I always find so much interest in the back stories of everything and this is no exception. The image of your grandmother being delighted that you got her cherished ring is so uplifting such a lovely way to get to know the people involved. Your closing line caught my breath. Very touching and loving piece. H🌷
A true gem of a write. I always find so much interest in the back stories of everything and this is no exception. The image of your grandmother being delighted that you got her cherished ring is so uplifting such a lovely way to get to know the people involved. Your closing line caught my breath. Very touching and loving piece. H🌷
14th Dec 2020 6:07am
Dearest H,
Thank you for reading and taking an interest in my little story and a piece of my lineage. She was an amazing woman, my Great grandmother was. Talk about a force! She basically raised her grandson, my dad, and I hope that I have half her wherewithal and gumption! I appreciate your RL add and your always thoughtful comments.
I love seeing you. :)
💜🌹💜
xo
B
Thank you for reading and taking an interest in my little story and a piece of my lineage. She was an amazing woman, my Great grandmother was. Talk about a force! She basically raised her grandson, my dad, and I hope that I have half her wherewithal and gumption! I appreciate your RL add and your always thoughtful comments.
I love seeing you. :)
💜🌹💜
xo
B
14th Dec 2020 5:01am
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14th Dec 2020 6:25am
That ring sure does have some gravity to it!
I can feel it calling to me as if there are
intentions and stories, and souls
waiting and pulling for...
somebody to
come
IN
in order
to be set free.
I can feel it calling to me as if there are
intentions and stories, and souls
waiting and pulling for...
somebody to
come
IN
in order
to be set free.
14th Dec 2020 6:29am
It's definitely a source of some permeable energy, that's for sure. I feel the generations whisper to me, every time I wear it. It's a special occasion kind of thing, when I have it on...
Ty so much for reading, the list add and your insights, I'm appreciative of them!
🌹💫🌹
xo
B
Ty so much for reading, the list add and your insights, I'm appreciative of them!
🌹💫🌹
xo
B
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14th Dec 2020 10:31pm
Aww, thank you so much, Wilber
She would have been on here (DU) talking with everyone getting to know all their stories and secrets.....lol. She never met a stranger and was a soul that just always ❇ sparkled ❇ I'm so glad to share a part of her....
Your comments and RL add are extremely kind and generous
Much love and respect,
🌹
xo
B
She would have been on here (DU) talking with everyone getting to know all their stories and secrets.....lol. She never met a stranger and was a soul that just always ❇ sparkled ❇ I'm so glad to share a part of her....
Your comments and RL add are extremely kind and generous
Much love and respect,
🌹
xo
B
14th Dec 2020 11:41pm
This come certainly has brought something different to DUP. Here you've presented us with a family heirloom, a revered and respected object that tells so much with so little words.
Thank you for sharing Blue and best of luck in the comp.
Thank you for sharing Blue and best of luck in the comp.
15th Dec 2020 00:55am
Thank you so much, Wally
I'm appreciative of your comments and the time you take to read and leave me with your insights
It means a lot to me
🌹💜🌹
xoxo
B
I'm appreciative of your comments and the time you take to read and leave me with your insights
It means a lot to me
🌹💜🌹
xoxo
B
