Turquoise

Turquoise healing gems

waiting

to be touched
to be held
to be crafted into charms

to protect and give good health

”Turquoise is good for that, if it’s only one stone to wear it’s turquoise my dear,” she said.

I’ve never forgotten her stare, her yellow skin and long shiny black hair pulled tight and the

beautiful silver jewelry interlaced with shades of  turquoise that dazzled my eyes

this proud Amerindian woman who sat by my side.