The Locket Jesus Gave Me by Alilly at All poetry

In shadows of yesterday

I saw a little girl
Playing with her doll

with brown flowing curls
Skipping her rope, to the tune

of London Bridge
Serving tea and crackers

and sneaking into the fridge

Kittens on her pillow

a teddy on the stand
I saw her on her knees

praying with folded hands
I can recall the prayer she said

just like it was today
It started with Dear Jesus –

just how are you today?

Then she said Dear Jesus

I just wanted you to know
That I do not blame you,

I know she had to go
I will miss my mommy

just as much as I miss you
I know she is in heaven

her life’s not really through

There is one thing I need to ask

before all things are said
My mommy left a locket

on the night stand by the bed
Can I keep it near to me,

to hold and love and touch?
It would mean the world to me

I loved her oh so much

When the prayer had ended

the locket began to glow
I know this to be true,

I was that girl years ago
And I still have that locket

that Jesus placed in my hand
In the shadows of yesterday,

as if it all was planned

Author notes

In the shadows of yesterday
Written August 14th, 2006

right now

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lianonsidhe
May 30

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Another beautiful poem! This one is very special because when my mother died I kept her gold locket. It has a picture of my mum and dad in and I treasure it because they're both gone. It was also special because it mentioned a little girl with brown hair and that seemed just like me. The line,
'skipping her rope to the tune of London Bridge' was also very me as I spent much of my time with a rope or two rubber balls singing rhymes. So very moving also is the child's prayer;
'Dear Jesus just how are you today?'
We should all try to hang onto such child like trust and belief, as he did say 'and a little child will lead them...,'
Beautiful!
Granny Goose
February 28

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This is so beautiful. The childlike essence of this inspiring poem brings to life the utter innocense of a child's heart and soul.

Excellent, Sis

Dee
debilynn
November 28, 2007

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this is wonderful. i can actually see something like this happening. a great storyline that captures the reader up til the ending. you are a very talented writer. thank you for sharing this. keep writing! God bless you always
Huntress
August 14, 2006
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Gives me chills reading it. Very cool poem. Good luck in the contest