Grandma's Quilt

God blessed me with a grandma of many talents,
And one of them always left me thoroughly amazed.
It was the way she collected square scraps of cloth
To make quilts that seemed worthy of praise.
Each with its own colors and textures,
Of rare beauty in pattern and design,
She formed them with love
Into a tapestry of aesthetics sublime.
These squares of fabric became a work of art
In my grandma’s talented and trained hands.
These treasures have become a fond remembrance,
Over the years since my grandma left for elysian lands.
It intrigues me how these patchworks of varying textures
Became such sources of hospitable warmth and amenity.
They stir my sentimental thoughts about many distinct folk
That I recall from my youth who became my extended family.
They kept me feeling comfortable and warm with attentive care,
Much like the quilts my grandma made with many a fabric square.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Theraven Avatar
March 23, 2019 at 2:01 PM
I really enjoyed this poem and the 'irony' within its words. -Richard
Serenity Avatar
March 19, 2019 at 4:01 PM
This poem is like a retelling of fond memories and it warms my heart reading it.
Ngema Avatar
March 19, 2019 at 1:17 PM
Wow! Reading your poem really has brought back alot of memories, it's a beautiful piece, and such a pleasure to read.
Mills  Avatar
March 19, 2019 at 9:46 AM
I have a small quilt on my bed. I just love it. Your poem is very sentimental. It was like reading a short story. Thank you!
Price Avatar
March 19, 2019 at 1:06 PM
Thank you for paying a compliment to my poem and for praising my sentimental expression.
Bangalee Avatar
March 19, 2019 at 4:50 AM
wonderful line-I recall from my youth who became my extended family// beautiful poem
Price Avatar
March 19, 2019 at 1:07 PM
Thank you for praising my poem.
Kendrick Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Great write that you have penned that honors your grandmother...She was a great lady I can tell with love for her family and she instilled in you a love and respect for the elderly..Keep the creative pen flowing...Sara
Nutter Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 4:34 PM
To be able to wrap yourself with the memories and love that comes with one of these quilts must be amazing as is this poem.
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