Treasure (for Jules)

What caught my eye 
at glance was color
bronze like a medal 
or even Nicaraguan leaf
which has been draped 
and dried and rolled 
but what kept it 
was the exquisite detail 
by the creative hand 
of some old world 
craftsman the silky sides
and the effortless edges 
which seemed to move 
easily like summer winds
with nary a sound 
or a second thought 
oh and its weight 
that when placed upon 
created no new burden 
but rather released some 
a treasure to behold 
a jewel to keep