A Gift From the Other Side

Hanging on its stand
Meaning so much but rarely used
Handed down to me
My Nan’s necklace lives

When worn it sits close to my heart
Bringing me close to a woman I wish I could have but never met
Having it for as long as I can remember
It makes me feel special to have something of hers

Only small like a ten cent piece
With scales in the middle balancing life between good and bad
Hanging on its chain
All the colour of a silver coin

Although filled with sadness of never meeting her
On occasions when I wear it
I feel as though she is with me
Watching over me to make sure I am always safe, happy and never in danger

I forever wish my Nan could still be alive
Even if it was for a few more years
To give me the necklace herself
As she shares the same star sign as myself