Phyllis Johnson’s most recent poem to appear here was Jewelry Box Magic, published as part of Contributor Series 10: Silken Rags in December 2011.
Jewel Toned Memories
By Phyllis Johnson
Necklaces hanging
like so many stars,
each one
with its own history.
Resting her hand
on a pearl strand,
she remembered
his lips
on her neck.
Sighing, her eyes
moved to her
ankle bracelet,
now tarnished,
a memory of
him sucking her toes–
The diamond ring
sitting in blue velvet
spoke of the
passion
they once knew.
I read this poignant poem three times. So many men and women will be touched by this.