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One single impression poetry prompt – Gold

*This poem is for One Single Impression Poetry Prompt – Gold*

Never felt the value of gold
Till i realized its worth
24 karat that mom gave
I never wore or cared
Till insecurity rushed my veins
Reality in my face like truth or dare
That day in India
When i opened my locker
My mother in law beside me
The pride
The love
The care i felt
That went in making that jewelry for me
Its my dad’s sweat
My mothers planning
Their desire to build something for me
Its my security
I thank you now
A bit late now
But I understand the worth of gold

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Last year i have been very bad about the awards that i receive and give to others.2010 is going to be different and i am going to accept and share all the awards i am ever given henceforth.
Jaymie very kindly gave me Kreativ blogger award and i am passing it on to 7 people.

7 things you did not know about me:

Award goes to 7 of my bloggy friends:

1.Scholastic Scribe
2.Shadowplay
3.The Mom Writes
4.Yaya
5.Sara Fryd
6.Mohan
7.Madhu

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Tags: Awards, gold, one single impression, Poetry
Posted 14 Feb 2010 by shraddha in Poetry

40 Comments Add Yours ↓

  1. Melissa B. #
    02.14.2010 19:44
    1

    Thanks mucho, Shradda! This pretty bling will help ease me back into work tomorrow…:)

  2. Mohan #
    02.14.2010 19:59
    2

    Thanks for the interesting facts about you and your family. Intuition thing is somewhat fascinating to me! Sure, you are great brains being a champ of maths Olympiad. What forced you to choose medical stream after day in engineering college? What ever it is, glad to be reading your blog and to have known a friend like you :)

    Thanks for the award too!

  3. Amity #
    02.14.2010 21:00
    3

    Hey Shrads,

    What a lovely poem, a beautiful post… :) But I guess I feel envious with not being included in your magic 7 whom you awarded with a Kreativ Blogger…but honestly am no creative one coz you were the one who made my template, he he he!

    And my golden post, yeah sure, you are!

    Have a great week ahead! Hugs dear!

  4. SandyCarlson #
    02.14.2010 21:24
    4

    Oh, so beautiful. What an insight.

    Today I saw a sign at the mall encouraging people to trade in their jewelry for cash: “Because jewelry lasts longer than relationships.” How horrible. Your poem speaks to the contrary.

  5. Jim #
    02.14.2010 23:08
    5

    Hi Shrads, I came running over here! You are very fortunate with your academic ability. Congratulations.
    Your first person poet/writer is fortunate in two ways: 1st to have such thoughtful and generous parents; and 2nd to come to realize how much they loved her and the amount of their sacrifice.

    And I am fortunate to have a blogging friend like you. :-)
    ..

  6. Jaymie #
    02.14.2010 23:54
    6

    Love this poem. Sounds like your parents are the valuable gold. :-)

  7. Shruthi #
    02.15.2010 00:01
    7

    wow you have super brains :D your whole family that is :) congrats on winning the award :D

  8. Swaram #
    02.15.2010 00:45
    8

    Congrats Shraddha and wow! U r a super-brain :)

  9. Madeline #
    02.15.2010 02:52
    9

    Your poem is a lovely tribute to your parents. They must be so proud. Congratulations on all your success.

  10. lostworld #
    02.15.2010 03:20
    10

    Congrats Shraddha! That was a nice poem. It reminded me for some reason of the song “Fields of Gold” !!:-))
    The intuition incident — Its so spooky, ouch.

  11. Anthony North #
    02.15.2010 03:34
    11

    Lovely poem with an important message – and great facts about yourself.

  12. totomai #
    02.15.2010 08:59
    12

    its a special jewel especially if it comes from your loved one

  13. Madhu #
    02.15.2010 11:21
    13

    heyy..it was indeed a luvlyy poem..what a real write..gr8..!!!
    nd m so vry thankful for the award u bestowed..will surely take it..thnk you soo much ..:)

  14. Madhu #
    02.15.2010 11:23
    14

    nd ya..really nice 2 know yr 7 secrets..amazing to learn abt you more, Miss merit holder..hehe..:)

  15. Teri #
    02.15.2010 15:57
    15

    Great Poem!

  16. Pam #
    02.15.2010 17:44
    16

    Lovely poem. Congrats on your award. I enjoyed learning more about you.

  17. Tammie #
    02.15.2010 20:00
    17

    lovely to realize a gift, even if it is later.

  18. suchismita #
    02.15.2010 21:35
    18

    Thanks for the love and hugs you left me.
    It’s always fun to look back at school and college times.. seems like you enjoyed academics apart from all the creative stuff you put up here.. A poet and a math brain !!! :)

  19. Tumblewords #
    02.15.2010 23:43
    19

    A lovely tribute!

  20. Stacie #
    02.16.2010 08:32
    20

    Beautiful poem! Congrats on your award!

  21. carma #
    02.16.2010 14:43
    21

    very bizarre about the intuition – would have totally freaked me out too…I’m impressed by all that you have accomplished academically – and in the rest of your life, too :-)

  22. Margaret aka Fact Woman #
    02.16.2010 15:12
    22

    I love these facts about you. Math Olympiad- way to go. You are not only book smart but you have amazing intuition and inspire people. You are wonderful!

  23. Annette Piper #
    02.16.2010 18:17
    23

    I love that impression – everything can be seen from a different perspective!

  24. vidya #
    02.16.2010 18:41
    24

    You gave the word gold such a grand meaning…that of your parent’s sacrifice for you. Lovely writing!

  25. spiritsoflena #
    02.16.2010 20:37
    25

    Excellent–I really liked how you turned the value of a golden necklace to really being about how much your parents loved you.

  26. Loch Rob #
    02.16.2010 20:39
    26

    The support and caring of our parents is certainly worth it’s weight in gold. This is a caring piece written to those you love. Touching.

    • Loch Rob #
      02.17.2010 06:39
      27

      Shraddha, thank you for your comments on my blog, I really do appreciate it.

  27. Mr. Stupid #
    02.17.2010 07:57
    28

    Loved the poem. BTW, you are way too intelligent. All, I do is stare at my books for being so mean to me! lol
    Congrats on the award. Just found your blog. Will be back for sure.

    Have a great day! Toodles…:)

  28. Cynthia #
    02.17.2010 11:03
    29

    What a lovely tribute to a Mother’s precious gift to
    a beloved child.

  29. KellieS #
    02.17.2010 22:26
    30

    Hi,

    Revelation is wonderful, isn’t it? Nice poem to express your understanding.

    I just got my first award last week; it was such a surprise! I posted the badge proudly…it was the Honest Scrap award.

    Be well,

    Kellie

  30. Amy #
    02.17.2010 23:19
    31

    Really, Really, Really enjoy your blog.

  31. Jim #
    02.18.2010 00:12
    32

    Shrads, I tried to open your page in the Writeup Cafe but each time I got a pop-up window saying “Windows Explorer can not open …” and then it went off when I got rid of the pop-up. Sorry, Jim

  32. patti #
    02.18.2010 18:46
    33

    I love finding worth in things we don’t think we will- great thoughts there! And it’s fun finding out more about you!

  33. Jim #
    02.21.2010 00:46
    34

    Hey girl, I came her to comment on insomnia. You tell it like it is. I have done the other way, now I only need three or four hours of sleep. I learned this from a student guard at our NASA facility. Just gradually cut back. I was a student too back then, it helped a lot with my busy schedule.
    ..
    BTW, my insomnia ‘poem’ doesn’t rhyme either.
    ..

  34. Pearl #
    02.21.2010 11:40
    35

    Nice scene. Good idea for details.

  35. Melissa B. #
    02.22.2010 17:59
    36

    I’m still reading you, but you’ve had your comments off! Anyway, wanted to tell you that I passed along your Kreativ Blogger Award today. Thanks, Shradda…you’re the best!

  36. Leo #
    02.23.2010 12:56
    37

    template back with updations
    hope it still is worthy of that nomination for Avant Garde

    regards,
    Leo

  37. debbie #
    03.04.2010 12:35
    38

    I love your poem! And congrats on your award.

  38. azfree #
    03.06.2010 15:33
    39

    It’s been said, better late than never, and I believe that’s true … as life is a journey … and I’m sure your parents knew that. Great poem.

  39. JanePoet ~ JP/deb #
    03.06.2010 20:05
    40

    The security that comes from those who love us and care for us – that is priceless.



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