Saturday, May 22, 2004


It wasn't an ordinary gift; it was a ring she

believed made her a pirate. (Something she aspired to.)

The ring sang to her about ocean breezes, blender drinks and sun.

It gave her glimpses of a better way...a way without anger and pain.

The ring eliminated death from her life.

Helped her to feel brave in the face of it all.

The stone was close to six carats, oval and cushion cut.

(Even the cut was romantic.)

It was destined to become a family heirloom, the subject of

many great tales...pirate tales of hope, love and adventure.

Tales of deserted islands, tropical flowers and colorful birds.

She loved the ring.

Besides, blue topaz is the exact color

of her mother's eyes...eyes she'd never truly been able to

describe but which were jewels in her heart. Eyes that have

danced thru the pages of poetry more than most.

Crystal clear blue, sparkly and pure.

The ring was a gift from her mother who gave the ring

against her better judgement....(mom wanted it too.)

She was thirty-five.

She had finally become a pirate.







~written for my mother after my 35th birthday. She really did give me this magical ring and it is truly the grandest ring I've ever seen.



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This is beautiful! Your Mom's a gem!
Comment from karensull12 - 5/31/04 3:46 PM



Christina, it kills me to think that I will be the one that inherits your pirate ring, so please take good care of yourself and don't let the MS take you away from me. Love forever, Mom
Comment from tsgerkin - 5/30/04 4:04 AM



A treasured heirloom passed from one generation to another. I too, am waiting for the day when I inherit the magical ring and in my instance, become a goddess (if I'm not already...lol).
Comment from musenla - 5/28/04 11:16 PM



oh, lord, honey--here I am on vacation having to check what you've written-- this is beau-te-us! You make my gypsy soul sing!

~~mumsy
Comment from merelyp - 5/24/04 11:14 AM



You weave such magic with your words. I love when fantasy becomes intertwined with reality. Hope you are well...wishing you pleasant dreams and prayers for your well being and that of your loved ones. Hugs...gloria
Comment from gbgoglo - 5/23/04 10:21 PM



I knew this was true when I started to read. I really do want to meet your Mom. You know, I did email her one day and she was nice enough to respond. We had some conversation about you, of course.
Maybe when I make my long hoped for trip to Tampa, I will make arrangements to meet her somewhere and visit. I love making new friends. Have we been blessed with all the wonderful friends in our lives? I know I have and I count you (and Charley) right up there with life long friends. You both are so special, just wish life had been a little kinder to you both.
Have you been doing any sightseeing in your new home area of this beautiful country? I do want to come and visit as the Northwest is my brother's favorite part of the USA.
Enjoy your day and keep writing.
Love you,
A
Comment from dallas0406 - 5/23/04 5:08 AM