Read full poem →And decks the Goddess with the glitt'ring spoil.
This casket India's glowing gems unlocks,
And all Arabia breathes from yonder box.
Dictionary Entry
A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
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. gemsgems preciousgems engraved
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Poetry examples for “gems”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →And pointed crystals break the sparkling rill,
Unpolish'd gems no ray on pride bestow,
And latent metals innocently glow:
Read full poem →And decks the goddess with the glittering spoil.
This casket India's glowing gems unlocks,
And all Arabia breathes from yonder box.
Read full poem →By night my garden is o'erhung with gems
Fixed in an onyx setting. Fireflies
Read full poem →and coffin palls. All stiff with rich embroidery, and stitched with
so much artistry, they seemed like spun and woven gems, or flower-buds
new-opened on their stems.
Read full poem →His sorrow. Like a little child
He would play with his watches and gems, with glee
Calling the Shadow to look and see
Read full poem →Instructed me
To gather pearls or gems, or choice to see
Coral or ivory.”—
Read full poem →With gems her fingers flamed and flared;
Her robe was weighted down
Read full poem →When from your gems of thought I turn
To those pure orbs, your heart to learn,
Read full poem →They weep:—from off their delicate stems
Perennial tears descend in gems.