*My mother's poem Golden Chain*

The Golden Chain (Verse 1) Love is a golden chain That links our parents so dear, And like a rare and priceless jewel, It treasures more each year. [Chorus - Gentle, flowing melody, warm harmonies come in] It clasps together firmly, With love that's deep and true, And it's rich with happy memories, And fond recollections too. (Verse 2) Time can't destroy its beauty, For as long as memories live, Years can't erase the pleasures That joy of parenthood gives. [Chorus - Melody slightly swells, more prominent harmonie It clasps together firmly, With love that's deep and true, And it's rich with happy memories, And fond recollections too. [Bridge - Slightly slower tempo, more reflective, perhaps a subtle steel guitar or fiddle lick] For good parents are a priceless gift That can't be bought or sold, But to have an understanding parent Is worth more than gold. [Chorus - Full, rich sound, all instruments, soaring but gentle vocals] And the golden chain of lovers Is a strong and blessed tie, Binding kindred hearts together As the years go passing by. [Outro - Melody gently fades out, perhaps with a final, sweet instrumental phrase, like a fiddle or acoustic guitar] Yeah, binding kindred hearts... As the years go passing by... The golden chain... of love.