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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2001-01-14 12:50 PM

In a Drawer, In a Box
Virginia Salter

There’s a drawer, there’s a box
where old valentine’s reside.
I cannot throw them out
for they remind me
there was that kind of love
in my life
at one time.

They may be dusty
and yellowed with age;
they may be wrinkled and bent
but then, so am I.

A part of my past
some moments of bliss
when there was not just chocolate
in the taste of a kiss.

Some of those valentines
speak of a mother’s, father’s
and a grandma’s love
and some of them come
from a daughter
the result of a love
that once lived here.

Please don’t be sad
please don’t shed too many a tear
rejoice with me for the memories
that came through the years.

Because the adage is true
the adage is right
it’s better to have loved and lost
than be alone in the fight.

And remember with me
of the Love I have found
in the One on the tree
in Whom I’m eternal bound.

He’ll be with me forever
He’ll never ever leave
all I need is to remember
to forever believe.

© February 1 3, 2000

dgvarner
Member Elite

since 2000-05-13

Posts 3552
High Springs, Florida

1 posted 2001-01-14 12:55 PM

very very nice..i like a lot..

hugs, g

"a love declared for days to come, is as good as none" -tracy chapman

Poeminister
Senior Member

since 2000-02-26

Posts 1862
Regina SK; Canada

2 posted 2001-01-14 01:01 AM

VAS--Beautiful thoughts in this. Enjoyed the read.

Poeminister

Elizabeth

Moderator

Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

3 posted 2001-01-14 11:32 AM

Yes, I would say this is poignant....well done.

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

4 posted 2001-01-14 11:34 AM

Beautiful thoughts, me friend.

jwesley

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2001-01-14 12:32 PM

VAS~
I enjoyed this lovely nostalgic piece.

You reminded me of the drawers and boxes of Valentines, cards, letters and all that other memorabilia I keep.

Thank you for sharing this -
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

6 posted 2001-01-14 12:45 PM

Thank you all for taking time to read an comment. Glad you liked.

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