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Trash and Treasures
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Trash and Treasures |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
"Something for everyone" they shouted as I walked by each table, carefully examining the trinkets. There, in a glass case, hidden by tarnished rhinestone earrings and rusted political pins, "it" caught my eye. An old, odd shaped, silver piece; a shuttle, still holding the thread it would spin into lace. The ornate etchings, worn away by the thumb of it's user, were now a smooth patina. Holding it in my hand, this long forgotten treasure of bygone days, seemed casting a spell, sending images of Gram working her magic. Held between the thumb and forefinger of one gnarled old hand, delicate, colorful thread wrapped around the other. In and out, in and out, over and around, endlessly, effortlessly, making what appeared to be knots. But what in reality was a soft, homespun, tatted lace. "Ya wanna buy that?" brought me back to the here and now Yes, oh yes, my treasure held firmly in my hand, yes, of course I wanted to buy it! So perhaps someday my grandchild will stand at a table of other peoples junk And find...a precious memory. [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 08-16-2000).] |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Well girl you did it again. I was right there at that table with you. Looking at this exquisite piece as you held it in your admiring hand. What beautiful images Bonnie. Love, Juls [This message has been edited by juliet_2u (edited 08-16-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh so timely - having a neighborhood tag sale this weekend...I think I'll name my tables "My Trash - Your Treasures..." You're creating smiles today... |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
You have brought back memories of my great aunt sitting crocheting the most exquisite lace...I still carry a piece with me...thanks |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Juls, Thanks for reading, so glad you were there. Karilea,Thanks so much for reading and your reply. Good luck at your sale, there are always wonderful treasures to be found at them. Paula, Thank you for reading, glad it brought back something special. Your replies are all appreciated so much. Bonnie |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Dear Bonnie, What a great idea for a poem. I love to go through other people's junk and find those treasures. You have quite a jewel packaged in this piece. Very well done. Marcy |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Thanks Marcy, means alot that you read this. Truly appreciate your kind words. Bonnie |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
One man's trash is surely another man's treasure! You've captured this beautifully with the lovely memory of your grandmother Bonnie. I could almost see her there myself ... sigh. Very nicely penned!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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