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the shoe box in the closet |
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ROSE MARY Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 82scranton,pa. u.s.a |
THE SHOE BOX IN THE CLOSET Memories are gifts from God to lighten your pathway tokens of the love shared and given by you and others each and everyday Things tucked away and forgotten till just the right time then an ocean of happiness floods you as your eyes gaze upon past signs Today this happened to me as I had spring cleaning to do I started with the closets one by one each I went through In the last one left my eyes looked up to the top shelf the shoe box in the closet I saw made me stop everything else I sat on the bed in my room placed the shoe box on my lap opened the lid and I took a journey through the years that had elapsed First there was a dried out rose that I took from mom's grave smiling as I could see her in Heaven so thankful she told me Jesus saves Next there was a tiny handprint done on a christmas card my child's little fingers painted I love u mommy with all my heart Underneath the handprint was a locket shinning bright I remembered when my husband gave it it was on our wedding night A picture old and faded was the next thing that I found me and my best friend smiling and giggling Lord I wonder if she is still around Little shells from the ocean beach in the bottom of the box laid letting me recall the spiritual journeys taken there thats were my love for Christ was made As I placed the lid on the box my tears I brushed away happiness and joy flooded over my heart for the treasured memories I found today Yes memories of such love and care that were granted to me in my life knowing that they were all given to me through the grace of Jesus Christ So hold onto your memories tuck them away in a safe place then the Lord will know the right time for them to bring a loving smile to your face written by Rose Mary(c)6/2/2000 sadie1030@aol.com |
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MagnoliaBlue Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 367 |
ROSE MARY...This is so beautiful... ...Things tucked away and forgotten till just the right time then an ocean of happiness floods you as your eyes gaze upon past signs... I have been there...done that! Thanks so much for recalling it for me! ![]() Beautifully written.Well done Rose Mary! MagnoliaBlue |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Thank you for this lovely reminder of how precious are the pasts little things that remind of moments so dear. beautiful poem. Ellie 02 |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Dear Rose, I enjoyed the journey with you as you shared memories from the shoe box. Beautifully written. marcy |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
been there...done that...will probably do it again, over and over... wonderful way of bringing memories forefront. Well done! Sunshine ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Rose Mary - this was precious and thoroughly enjoyable --- I am thankful for the memories, in my mind, at least the ones I cherish - but am not thankful that my house burned down a couple of years ago, taking all my treasures with it. Baby books, pictures, hand prints. -- Enjoy your treasures - take pictures of them and put them in a bankvault or a fire proof box. ~netswan |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Rose Mary, Aren't those memories precious. I love the way you captured the special moments and so perfectly described the feelings brought back by them. This is a wonderful poem. Bonnie |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Rose this is wonderful! Sad and happy memories all brought back at just the right time. Awesome poem and very moving! |
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Jester59701 Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 154 |
Rose Mary! This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this! Thanks for bringing to mind the real treasures in life. You have written this so well, this is a great poem! Jester |
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