Fastoned With Love

Mother's inner-lining of strength,
lightning wit and enveloping love
tucked stitch by stitch
in diamonds, swirls or tidy rows.
 
Her voice sings to me,
her stories sewn in layers
of fabric, appliquéd patchwork,
blazing colors and clever patterns. 

May the syntax of my poems
bequeath so rich a legacy,
bleed thru the filmy fabric of life 
and speak with fluent tongue
of who I am.

May my written words 
not wear thin and splinter 
into scrap snippets but suture 
with grit, thread with humor
and embroider with comfort.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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October 2, 2014 at 1:36 PM
Lovely remembrance of your mother and her inspiration for your poetry, Cona. Great extended metaphor.
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October 2, 2014 at 1:44 PM
Thanks, Reason. A quilt from your mother is a very special gift.
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