I Remember Grandma
I REMEMBER GRANDMA
I was sent to grandma’s place for a week
And she greeted me and kissed my cheek
I helped her to cook and the mess was no problem to her.
Grey wisps of hair knitted back constantly with finger
With embedded wedding ring, covered with flour.
And taste of her thick cherry compote after an hour.
She told me bedtime stories sat on her stool,
Oh, those bed sheets were always starchy and cool
The smell of her fresh-ironed old linen apron
Was there whenever I would waken
Yes, I buried my face in her clothes, I knew her scent,
Like a fledgling bird to the correct nest sent.
Copyright © Sidney Beck | Year Posted 2010
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