Open Poetry #46 |
pocket watch |
mikeandrew Member
since 2010-11-18
Posts 198 |
Things of great value aren't always measured by capitalism. yet the least valuable measures the greatest sentimentalism such as a gold pocket watch which belonged to my great grandfather, a beautiful watch, blue steel hands ,and a hunter case cover. He was a railroad conductor,on the Overland limited built for the passenger. After he retired according to my aunt Martha,from his lackluster job, they gave him a gold pocket watch made by Hamilton.when my mother, handed over his watch, I felt a good vibration, I imagined, My great grandfather with his pocket watch and calling out, ALL ABOARD... [This message has been edited by mikeandrew (12-06-2010 06:07 AM).] |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Must be a beautiful pocket watch. Enjoyed. -Trina. |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
A well-composed vignette ... How a propos that the railroad should have given a long-time employee a watch. I hope that that wasn't all he got after long and faithful service. You have also reminded me that I must get a new battery for my pocket watch someday. I'd guess that the Poet's Great-Grandfather's timepiece does not require such an expendable energy source. |
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flash Member
since 2010-11-28
Posts 213miami beach, florida |
mikeandrew: Things of enduring value usually do not have a price tag. That railroad "watch" gift handed down through generations is "priceless" because you felt "good" when you received it and it triggered fond memories of you great-grandfather. Can you place a price tag on this? Wonderful sentiment. Thanks for sharing! Al |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I have a pocket watch, but not such a glorious history behind it. Nicely done. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(!$! |
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