Poem: "Protection at Sea"
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sunshine_challenge and Prompt 6 bonus: Aquamarine. It also fills the "drool" square in my 7-1-22 card for the Body Parts Bingo fest. This poem belongs to the series Arts and Crafts America.
"Protection at Sea"
[July 2022]
Every lifeboat and raft has
an aquamarine tucked into
the emergency supplies.
It represents hope and
protection for sailors at sea.
When they're floating adrift
with nothing to swallow but drool,
sometimes it helps to remember
that aquamarine's ability to protect
increases when immersed in water.
* * *
Notes:
In the language of gemstones, aquamarine represents happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times, aquamarine was thought to protect those at sea. It was believed to make sailors fearless and safe from adversaries on the open waters. As far back as 480 BC, aquamarine was considered to be the treasure of the mermaids because its ability to protect increased when immersed in water.
Today, aquamarine is still thought to bring protection to those at sea and is a popular gift among ocean travelers. On land, it is believed to have soothing effects on couples, helping them to work through their differences and ensure a long and happy marriage. That power makes it an excellent stone to give on anniversaries.
sunshine_challenge and Prompt 6 bonus: Aquamarine. It also fills the "drool" square in my 7-1-22 card for the Body Parts Bingo fest. This poem belongs to the series Arts and Crafts America."Protection at Sea"
[July 2022]
Every lifeboat and raft has
an aquamarine tucked into
the emergency supplies.
It represents hope and
protection for sailors at sea.
When they're floating adrift
with nothing to swallow but drool,
sometimes it helps to remember
that aquamarine's ability to protect
increases when immersed in water.
* * *
Notes:
In the language of gemstones, aquamarine represents happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times, aquamarine was thought to protect those at sea. It was believed to make sailors fearless and safe from adversaries on the open waters. As far back as 480 BC, aquamarine was considered to be the treasure of the mermaids because its ability to protect increased when immersed in water.
Today, aquamarine is still thought to bring protection to those at sea and is a popular gift among ocean travelers. On land, it is believed to have soothing effects on couples, helping them to work through their differences and ensure a long and happy marriage. That power makes it an excellent stone to give on anniversaries.
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Date: 2022-07-21 08:51 pm (UTC)Thank you!
Date: 2022-07-21 09:28 pm (UTC)Yay!
>> My mom's birthstone is aquamarine and this all describes her really well. She's definitely a protector.<<
That's cool to hear. Feel free to share the poem with her, once they're posted they're open for everyone to read.
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Date: 2022-07-21 08:54 pm (UTC)Thoughts
Date: 2022-07-21 09:26 pm (UTC)Thank you!
>> And I really appreciate the notes on aquamarine. :)
The mods have done such a great job on the main prompts, I wanted to keep the bonus prompts matched to that setup.
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Date: 2022-07-21 11:09 pm (UTC)