3 Must-Read Poems about Treasure

Poems about treasure go beyond the glimmering gold and precious gems, exploring the intangible riches that lie within the human heart.

They investigate the intrinsic value of emotions, relationships, and experiences. These poems also emphasize the significance of intangible assets, such as love, friendship, and personal growth, fostering gratitude and the appreciation of non-monetary blessings.

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Consolidation

by Jean Bleakney

Jean Bleakney’s ‘Consolidation’ is a deeply personal poem about the act of rearranging the cowry shells that the speaker and her children gathered in the past.

This piece is about a family treasure (cowrie shells) that the speaker and her children collected years ago when they lived together.

Some sunny, empty afternoon

I’ll pool our decade’s worth

and more of cowrie shells

gathered from that gravel patch

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Cargoes

by John Masefield

‘Cargoes’ by John Masefield is an interesting, short poem showing how ships and their cargo have changed throughout history.

Treasure is an important aspect of the poem, seen in the luxurious items on ancient ships. Gems, spices, and fine wines represent a time when trade was filled with allure and value. Masefield contrasts this with the unremarkable goods of the British industrial ship, showing how society has shifted from exotic treasures to practical items. This loss of treasure reflects a broader change in what people see as valuable.

Quinquireme of Nineveh from distant Ophir,

Rowing home to haven in sunny Palestine,

With a cargo of ivory,

And apes and peacocks,

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Come

by Sara Teasdale

In ‘Come,’ Sara Teasdale crafts a plea for love amidst fleeting moments, weaving delicate metaphors of life’s transience.

'Come' by Sara Teasdale explores the theme of treasure through its emphasis on seizing fleeting moments. The passionate plea to "Come" and the vivid imagery of the pale moon symbolize cherished opportunities. The poem implies that the warmth and eagerness in the present are treasures to be embraced, inviting readers to value the transient beauty found within immediate connections.

Come, when the pale moon like a petal

Floats in the pearly dusk of Spring,

Come with arms outstretched to take me,

Come with lips that long to cling.

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Consolidation

by Jean Bleakney

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Come

by Sara Teasdale

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