Grandma's Apron

GRANDMA'S APRON 
 
Grandma's apron dabbed my tears and wiped the baby dry.
Carried wood and eggs and fruit when she would work outside.
 
We'd run and hide behind  it when scared or needed warmed.
It smelled just like the bread and pies she baked in early morn.
 
She waved good-bye and cooled the food her apron like a flag.
It was really torn and tattered.  Was a cradle for my dad.
 
It's uses were so many.  Just like another hand.
But now it hangs just resting beside her frying pan......
 
By :MAFLongfellow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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August 2, 2012 at 5:48 AM
Congrats on your poem being featured. Your poem brings up warm pictures of Grandma and how dear they are to all of us. Peace.
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July 31, 2012 at 11:57 PM
MAF, stopping by to read a couple of poems. CONGRATULATIONS!! :-) with your featured poem of the week. Goodnight~ LUV~ PD
Debole Avatar
July 31, 2012 at 5:04 AM
This is a wonderful sentimental poem. Evokes memories of my own grandmother. Very sweet!
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July 30, 2012 at 9:04 PM
a lovely nostalgic piece, congrats on having it featured this week
Brown Avatar
July 18, 2012 at 8:06 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through round one of the PoetrySoup International Poetry Contest. I wish you the best in the finals MAF. Love, Carol
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October 15, 2008 at 5:47 PM
I just love it! I can clearly see the apron hanging there. I too am able to recall the days when the apron was in full bloom and the tasty biscuits it used to carry. This is memory refreshing. Great job! ~Joseph
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October 15, 2008 at 8:19 AM
My grandma wore an apron from sun-up to sun-down....it was used for all these things, just as in your wonderful description. Sweet poem! ~ Carrie
Winter Avatar
October 15, 2008 at 5:45 AM
Precious memory of Grandma captured beautifully in verse. Nostalgic write, well done. Love, Shar
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October 14, 2008 at 10:07 PM
I lovvved this poem didn't want it to end.It should be hanging in every home. Oh that was good! #1 fan
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October 14, 2008 at 7:15 PM
Awww This was so beautiful. Great words of dedication for your grandma. Grandmas are always so special, mine was no less to me and its been a long while that she left. The last stanza was very powerful and so heartfelt. Blessings, Chitra
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