Charm Bracelet

Memories linked by delicate silver chain

A green glass heart echoes birthday song,

A cake, with candles, at night, in rain

It captured the moment, though it didn't last long

A dolphin leaping in the air,

A reminder of baubles and shortbread,

Of a hot and humid Christmas night,

And presents wrapped in gold and red.

A clear crystal heart glistens, flashes.

Reminds me of the night I got it

In a brown box tied with two sashes

Of ribbon, as I smiled and my eyes lit.

Tiny silver bracelet, dangling memories,

A silver turtle set with stones

A tiny lifebuoy painted red,

I keep it in its box

In a drawer beside my bed.