A beautiful lamp <br />Sits on my desk. <br />It holds precious memories. <br />I handle it gingerly— <br />That it might last. <br />My friend gave it to me. <br />It’s one of the few tokens <br />I have of her memory. <br />Its 'light' reminds of her life, <br />Which always burned bright. <br />What an example she was <br />To those who were fortunate <br />To know her. <br /> <br />© 2009<br /><br />Walterrean Salley<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-special-lamp/
