Sonia Walker Poet Free verse

Grandmother's Potholder

Grandmother's potholder is frayed,
it had a matching kitchen towel
full of bright sunflowers peeking over a fence, 
given to me as a wedding shower gift years ago, 
somehow the two were separated from too many moves,
the potholder survived years of use and Grandmother didn't,
I hung onto the potholder for nostalgic sake,
when I had company for dinner it was buried in the bottom drawer
because of its well-used, faded and stained condition, 
I tried to throw it out with the garbage but guilt overtook me, 
my hand shaked as it was held over the kitchen can, 
Grandmother's smiling face appeared  before me, 
I returned the frayed potholder to its rightful place, 
a special spot for the elderly revered with grace. 


May 15, 2020

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Elaine George May 20, 2020 at 6:56 AM I too have keep sakes I will never part with. They may be frayed and worn, but they are treasures. Many congrats on your win, Sonia. ~ Elaine Sonia Walker May 20, 2020 at 8:41 AM Elaine, those old items do bring back memories from the past. Thank you for your thoughtful words. Enjoy your day. ~ Sonia

Connie Marcum Wong May 19, 2020 at 1:42 AM Funny how some well worn objects contain such love over the years and we can’t bear to toss them out as if some of those memories will go with them. Lovely Sonia! Congratulations on your win! Blessings xxoo Sonia Walker May 19, 2020 at 8:38 AM Connie, so true how we hang onto stuff over the years because of emotional attachment. Thank you for your lovely comment. Blessings and hugs to you. ~ Sonia

Aditi Mishra May 18, 2020 at 10:29 PM Soothing memories of grandmother and her gift. How touching that they still linger and will always stay. Congratulations Sonia :) Sonia Walker May 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM Aditi, your thoughtful words are sincerely appreciated. ~ Sonia

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 16, 2020 at 3:56 PM A lovely, sentimental write, Sonia! I can relate...I have so many handmade gifts from my grandma including some potholders and hot plate trivets that I could never toss. Best of luck in the contest :) xx Rhonda Sonia Walker May 16, 2020 at 4:17 PM Rhonda, your words are so kind. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. ~ Sonia