This is a great poem revealing the wonder of life.

Dear Joyce, welcome back, You are always mastering the pen. Great poem, with admiration and love, Emile

Many feel as you when they visit these antique shops and buy something that intrigues them to keep it alive for future generations to marvel at and here the whispers of those who once owned it.

A cradle...connecting the past and the present...
That is what I love about antiques/heirlooms...they can still be used and loved and yet...they connect us with our roots.

Cryssa

"A Common Gift" a beautiful sharing Joyce.
Hope you are well and enjoying your upcoming break.

All the best and take care,
Gwendolyn

HI I read your poem,"A Common Gift". I found that similar feeling entering an antique store. I agree a craddle is a gift from the past that can find use in the future. Apleasure to read. Good work. Please feel free to visit my site here in the "Den"

Beautiful writing sweet lady..sure have missed you and your wonderful writing..stay safe and well..Hugsss

WOW! I must STAY here awhile and fill my heart with your inspirational and caring heartfelt words Joyce! I know it's been awhile, it's hard to play catch - up!
this poem is stunning!
Today we went to the Flea Mrkt and I wrote about it lol
Such Treasures we aim to uncover!
Yard Sales even better... So many different people and ideas out there!
I missed ya'

WRITE ON!

Warmest of Blessings of Love and Bright Love, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
Crocks now empty, what a perfect touch there...Yo can vision family sitting around the table sharing good food and Love and talk! Your imagerie is spell-binding! I can see it happening before my eyes.... I am still wanting your book or did I get it.. I think It's in my Bookshelf and I read a few pages... I can't remember.. forgive me...
I bought a few from some special Authors!
How is School this year for you, with all the Budge Cuts happening... Hope it didn't effect you!

Beautifully writing Joyce
Your adventure took me by the hand
and my eyes behold the view of such beautiful
Treasures..I too love the flea markets
The Garage sales you can find rare treasure!!
Outstanding write..Peace Love and Light...Morning Star

Beautiful. Liz

Joyce,
You brought me there with this vivid write. Well done! Love and Hugs,
Sheila

i could so relate, i adore those shops and treasures...

I love collecting too Joyce, very nice poem, hugs

a beautiful write Joyce
I love flea markets
but One can get better bargains
in garage and yard sales
Love & Peace be with you

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

I have been in many an antique store but never found in none of those jewelry boxes the love that my mother hid somewhere. They were always empty.

Georg

Beautiful!

Joyce, it's always a pleasure to read your poetry. The things you write about revive memories for us all. Yet, I have to admit your poem gives new meaning and interest to flea markets. You make them sound like a wonderful treasure hunt. An excellet write!

A wonderful piece, Joyce. Many a wondrous old treasure can be found in antique stores.

Nice poem Joyce....

Your walk brings us your joyful emotion within a poem...

It is true that certain items can trigger powerful memories, thoughts and feelings, Joyce. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Beautiful writing, Joyce; always a treasure to read/review you! Very well done; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Oh Joyce this was so beautiful and lovely...picture the treasures with you, and felt my heart warm when you found the cradle...What a lovely write. Love and hugs, Bonnie