An Old Sewing Box

In the corner of a dark closet Lives an old, old sewing box, Scratched and painted blue on wicker, With flowers on its top. It silently holds a lifetime, Of buttons, thread, hooks and metal snaps, A few colored ribbons, needles, and Half inch elastic that also snaps. Little pearls from a baby's batiste, Bias binding from a bib, an unused pocket, Folded left bits of printed calico, Rolled lace from a prom dress formal. Remembrance of a date, school skirt, a dance, A child learning how to sew, A very creative mother’s love, An old sewing box of a long time ago.