Thursday, April 28, 2011

Magpie Tales #63, "The Heirloom"

Photo Courtesy of Tess Kincaid
The Heirloom

Polished love
Timeworn from living
Passion red
Serene blue
Worn and frayed; value intact
Treasured legacy

by Margaret Bednar

This is a "shadorma" poem - syllable count is 3-5-3-3-7-5 and no rhyming.  (my kind of poem as rhyming is not something that comes easily to me)  This is a kaleidoscope, but it reminded me of an old ring I saw in a vintage store recently.  It didn't fit my fingers.

Please visit "Magpie Tales" to see close to 100 poetic responses to the above photo.

I am back (and tired) from a wonderful vacation with five of my children.  We visited Charleston, SC, Hilton Head, and Savannah GA.  The photos and history I can't wait to share with you.  
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10 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    "value intact". love it.

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  2. HelenApril 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    A few years ago I found a vintage necklace with colors very similar to the kaleidoscope... love how you remembered the ring that wouldn't fit and the unique poem you wrote about it.

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  3. Rosie GreyApril 28, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I love what you're doing with words and I love that photo to go with your poem! I'm looking forward to your photos and background stories of Charleston!

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  4. Pitterle PostingsApril 29, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Love that one today. You did an amazing job!!

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  5. Ginnie HartApril 29, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    You just visited 3 places I have already seen but not well, Maragret, so I expect to see great, new images to educate me. In the meantime, I love your kaleidescope!

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  6. JinksyApril 30, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Gemstones do indeed resemble kaleidoscopes with the fire within their centers...

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  7. Tess KincaidMay 1, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I love the notion of love being an heirloom.

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  8. Lisa GordonMay 1, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    As always, wonderfully interpreted!
    You are truly so talented!

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  9. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I love your multi-media blog! I would like to invite you to my May Poetry Challenge. I hope you decide to join!
    Please follow the links below to get started.

    My blog: http://verseinanutshell.wordpress.com

    The Rules to the Challenge: http://verseinanutshell.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/welcome-to-the-may-poetry-challenge/

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  10. LindaMay 2, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    your photographs are just wonderful....

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