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VOE
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since 2003-07-10

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From the land of Camelot

0 posted 2003-07-23 02:10 PM

It sits on a table at the top of the stairs
In a room that has no need of locks
The treasures within are the stories to share
All inside of the old button box...

It's just an old box, made of hardwood and tin
It looks plain and simple, but yet
There's a magic surrounding the contents within
And some wonders I'll never forget...

The old box was part of my Grandmother's past
And that of her Grandmother's, too
It was made in the Highlands out of wood that would last
For a bride, it was perfect and new...

The first time I saw it, my eyes opened wide
For the buttons it held were of glass
All shapes, and all sizes, each made with such pride
By the same heart that loved that young lass...

To me, it is priceless, and a treasure so rare
Just to touch such a memory of old
To remember the stories of love that we shared
Me and Grandmother, God rest her soul...

Now the box is my own, and when I touch what's inside
I drift back to a sweet time and place
When the box was presented as a gift to his bride
With the kiss that he placed on her face...

I speak from the Voice Of Experience
[This message has been edited by VOE (07-23-2003 02:11 PM).]

1slick_lady
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since 2000-12-22

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standing on a shadow's lace

1 posted 2003-07-23 02:17 PM

i just love this...when i was a girl we had a button box and i sat playing in that thing for hours...wondering what they had been on and the clothing they had touched...this was a wonderful caressing of my memory...ty...helen

peppermint35
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since 2000-05-28

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Texas, USA

2 posted 2003-07-23 02:20 PM

Such sweet memories, you tugged at my heartstrings as well

Pepper
"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

3 posted 2003-07-23 03:26 PM

Gosh! I just loved this poem! Made me feel happy and weepy at the same time! We have had button boxes handed down in my family as well. Memories, golden memories!

Warm knowing hugs,
EA

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

4 posted 2003-07-23 03:43 PM

Oh, my goodness! My grandmother had a collection of buttons as well!! Everytime she as sewing I loved to examine each and every one. There usually was a story behind each button too! Enjoyed. Chris

"At one glance
I love you
With a thousand hearts."

— Mihri Hatun, Turkish poet

Martie

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5 posted 2003-07-23 03:56 PM

VOE...I still have my grandmother's button box. You brought back some sweet memories with this tender write..thank you!

Ladybug
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since 2003-06-17

Posts 236
Massachusetts

6 posted 2003-07-23 03:58 PM

Very touching poem! My great-grandmother had a jar full of buttons (Now, it is mine) and I remember playing with the old buttons when I was little. It is one of the most meaningful memories of my greatgrandmother. Thanks for reminding me!

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end...

VOE
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since 2003-07-10

Posts 119
From the land of Camelot

7 posted 2003-07-23 04:43 PM

Thank you Helen, and so glad you enjoyed the memories...after all, they are the precious things in this life!

Thank you peppermint35, and as I wrote of my angel of a Grandmother, my heartstrings got a good tug too!!

Thank you EA, and it's ok to get weepy...in fact, as poets, it is pretty much par for the course, as anyone here would probably tell you!!

Thank you Chris, and I was lucky to hear about some of the special stories behind those buttons...I'm glad you enjoyed the flashback!!

Thank you Martie, and it's surprising how many of us have experienced the same tender joys...we're blessed with good memories!!

Thank you Ladybug, and may those memories be passed down through your family, as they will bring as much pleasure to each person you share with!!

I speak from the Voice Of Experience

passing shadows
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8 posted 2003-07-24 06:37 AM

VOE
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since 2003-07-10

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From the land of Camelot

9 posted 2003-07-24 07:59 AM

Hi passing shadows, and thank you...all smiles are welcome here!!!! Glad you came by!!

I speak from the Voice Of Experience, From the ashes have sprung into flame
I rise to the dawn's new beginning
New in thought, new in heart, new in

Patricia
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since 2003-04-06

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10 posted 2003-07-24 08:33 AM

VOE,
You should put this beautiful poem in your button box of treasures for it is indeed a treasure in itself.

Very lovely write!

Patricia

VOE
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since 2003-07-10

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From the land of Camelot

11 posted 2003-07-24 08:34 AM

Thank you so much, Patricia, and I am truly glad that you enjoyed it! ~V~

I speak from the Voice Of Experience

Lady In White

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since 2001-02-12

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12 posted 2003-07-24 08:45 AM

A button box holds so much past,
and buttons it all up to the future,
holding together warm coats
and sweaters of content...

I know just that box...

VOE
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since 2003-07-10

Posts 119
From the land of Camelot

13 posted 2003-07-24 08:53 AM

What beautiful thoughts in reply, Lady in White! There is much one can learn from the simple things in life, the overlooked things...when taken for granted, the lessons are lost... Thank you, my friend...~V~

I speak from the Voice Of Experience

Bonnie j
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since 2003-06-27

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14 posted 2003-07-24 08:58 AM

My mom had a button box. I often wonder if it has a history. I have one I will post it is called "Patchquilt of your Life" you may enjoy it.
Really loves this one you have painted a pretty picture with your words.
Bon-Bon

VOE
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since 2003-07-10

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From the land of Camelot

15 posted 2003-07-24 09:04 AM

Thank you Bon-Bon...(love that handle!), and I think you should ask your Mom about those buttons...it's always fun to hear the stories, and it gives you a connection with the past! ~V~

I speak from the Voice Of Experience

Marge Tindal

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16 posted 2003-07-24 09:13 AM

VOE~
What a treasure of pleasure~
As a collector of old buttons and the boxes that hold them ... I can appreciate every line of this~

Yes, Great Grandmother's button box sits in my room as well as my heart~
I've taken the time to record the known stories of each set of buttons for my granddaughter~

What a wonderfully nostaltic piece this is~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Enchantress
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17 posted 2003-07-24 09:21 AM

~V~This is wonderful!
A story so well told...
Like my sister Nightshade I recall
our grandmothers collection of buttons as well.
Oh how this piece brought back some wonderful memories.
Thank you for this!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~The breeze that kissed you on the face,
Has held me in the same embrace~

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

18 posted 2003-07-24 09:40 AM

I have a button box also...and have added to it over the years. The are enough memories from where each was taken, that a book of poems could be written.

~smiling~
M

Ariana
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since 2000-10-08

Posts 571
Orlando, Florida

19 posted 2003-07-24 09:59 AM

VOE
Oh such beautiful memories. I also have one like everyone else that replied to this marvelous writing, and I have found many old buttons, quite a few that were mine, and I remember the pieces of clothing that they were on. I can see the twinkle in your eyes as you wrote this. Great job.

Ariana

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

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The Shores of Alone

20 posted 2003-07-24 10:08 AM

Well, seeing these replies I guess a lot of us had a Grandmothers button box. Such happy memories you brought back here. Beautiful rhyme flow too.
Sandra

VOE
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since 2003-07-10

Posts 119
From the land of Camelot

21 posted 2003-07-24 10:22 AM

Thank you Marge, and your granddaughters are very lucky to have you record the past like that for them.  Those memories are so very precious, and I'm glad I could share mine with you!  ~V~

Thank you Nancy, and I think there are a lot of us who smile when we remember those boxes...(even some of the guys share the memories!!)  ~V~

Thank you nakdthoughts, and now we will be expecting some of those memories from you!! The fun part of remembering is the sharing...~V~

Thank you Ariana, and yes...you guessed it...that twinkle was there, along with a tear or two as I remembered all the happy times I shared with my precious angel of a Grandmother.  She shared the stories, and gave a little girl the desire to write. So glad to see you here, my friend!!  ~V~

I speak from the Voice Of Experience

VOE
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since 2003-07-10

Posts 119
From the land of Camelot

22 posted 2003-07-24 10:25 AM

Thank you Catalinamoon, and you snuck in there on me!! Yes, I think sometimes that Grandmothers and buttons keep the world from coming apart at the seams!!! ~V~

I speak from the Voice Of Experience

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