Hoarded by dragons and the phoenix <br />Loved and desired by men <br />In stories, it filled a pirates chest of treasure <br />A soft yellow metal, mined or paned <br />Made into coins and jewellery, crosses and crowns <br />To show off the wealth of a ruler, church or man <br />How are heads are turned by its' glow <br />We always see something we'd love to own <br />Though not now rated as much as platinum <br />Because it's not quite so rare <br />Still there's something about gold and always will <br />That reaches right into our hearts and souls<br /><br />Marilyn Shepperson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-ectasy-of-gold/
