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IF I COULD GIVE YOU

August 2, 2011
By Becca1018 BRONZE, Bangor, Maine
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If I could give you diamonds,

For each time you cried for me.

If I could give you Sapphires‘,

For each truth you helped me see.

If I could give you rubies,

For all the heartache you’ve known.

If I could give you pearl’s,

For all the wisdom you show.

Then you would have a treasure

That would mount up to the skies.

That would almost match,

The sparkle in your kind and loving eyes.

But I have no pearls, no rubies,

No sapphires’ or diamonds.

As I’m sure you’re well aware.

So I’ll give you gifts more precious,’

My devotion, my love and care.

© Kim B., Marblehead, MA

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Dontcloseyoureyes PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 6 2011 at 11:06 pm
Dontcloseyoureyes PLATINUM, San Tan Valley, Arizona
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i love this!!!!!

 

 

consumedbygrace247 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 6 2011 at 10:29 pm
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In one word, adorable. I usually don't like love poems, even if I did write one. But this was good, it wasn't cheesy or like fake gold, it was great. Keep it up!
spitfire213 SILVER said...
on Aug. 6 2011 at 11:05 am
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I'm not usually into love poems but this was very very good. It wasnt cheesy and stupid. It was precise and elegant. Nice job.
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on Aug. 5 2011 at 4:45 pm
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:)very sweet!