Grandma's Dresser

Grandma's dresser was a testament to time. Elegant in it's curves. Sturdy in it's construction. A thick piece of plate glass lay atop, to protect the wood surface. Under that glass, sealed away, yet there to be seen, were pictures and announcements. Mile stones important to Grandma. There was a picture of each one of us grand kids when we lost our two front teeth. Big, gap toothed grins on our young faces. Taken years a part. Yet placed side by side, under the glass. Positioned below them was a poem. Written by my Grandfather while they were first dating. Lovingly kept to be read each day. Over on the other side of the dresser top, was placed a short newspaper article. The obituary of her mothers death. next to it lay the program from her funeral. Grandma's tears, still evident on the parchment. Towards the middle, was my brothers Certificate Of Graduation from The School For The Deaf, at the age of five. There had been a newspaper article done on him by the local daily paper. That picture of him with mother was next to the certificate. He was proudly wearing his first hearing aids. A bit of lace from Grandma's wedding dress. A napkin from a fancy restaurant Grandpa took her to, once. A flower drawn on brown paper. Given to her on Mother's Day by my mom at the age of three. Other little photos and bits of life kept to be enjoyed and shared...under that plate glass.