Leftover Wool

When my knitting queen aunt
Feels that needlework pull,
She starts knitting some squares
Using leftover wool.

They’re rectangles, really,
With colorful stripes,
Their patterns and stitches 
Of similar types.

Then when there are enough,
Using needle and thread,
She will sew them together 
To cover a bed.

If no blanket’s requested
By someone she knows,
To a charity’s stockpile
That handiwork goes.

Though some unattached pieces
My aunt did produce 
Found their way to my granddaughter 
For a new use.

Now her dolls all have blankets,
Two interests in sync,
Crossing ages and miles
In such a sweet link.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Lane Avatar
December 7, 2024 at 12:05 AM
You gave a whole new meaning to “wool gathering.” Lol
Sangster - K Avatar
December 6, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Wow what a wonderful poem IIene! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your Leftover Wool. A fav for me :-) Smiles & Hugs~Anne
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