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Inexpensive Feelings

May 4, 2012
By Theemptyechoes PLATINUM, Pawlet, Vermont
Theemptyechoes PLATINUM, Pawlet, Vermont
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Favorite Quote:
"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."


Upon the old wrinkled finger,
Sat two rings
of meaning deeper than any other.
One ring was “five dollars”
and the other was “eight dollars”.
But the cost didn’t matter,
They were given with love
And that is what kept them beautiful
for 72 years.
Those rings have stayed strong ,
Even when they haven’ t felt the touch of their giver
For close to 22 years.
Those rings have stayed beautiful,
Upon a left hand of a glorious wrinkled women
Representing true love.


The author's comments:
This poem is about my 89 year old great grandmother who is sick but still in love with her dead husband!

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