Their Little Legacy

I am crocheting beautiful blankets.
Afghans, with love, created.
This is a fading skill,
terribly outdated.

For each of my grandchildren
I'm creating a one-of-a-kind.
Each is a little different,
if they compare them, they will find.

Dark and masculine colours
for my grandson, the oldest.
A variety of pastels for the rest,
ranging from soft to boldest.

I want them each to have one.
A memento of love from me.
Love was poured into each stitch
of their little legacy.



                      by
 ~~~~Francine Roberts~~~~
for nette onclaud's "Anything Homemade" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
June 10, 2011 at 6:54 PM
There's music in each stitch and indeed, this was penned with love.
Brown Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Anything Homemade"contest Francine. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 7:56 PM
How nice you wrote about your blankets made for grandkids. Lovely topic, poem and win! congratulations.
Kendrick Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Phookan Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 1:29 AM
A beautiful entry.how true love is indeed poured into each stitch.. Congrats Francine on your win in nette's contest. love, gautami
Horne Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Many congrats on all your wins, Francine : )
Sweetheart Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Congrats Francine on your exciting success in Nette's contest with this fantastic creation in poetry ... enjoy with luv..
Mehta Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Congratulations on this win in the contest of nette, Francine
Richards Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Love this idea....I went through a phase of making crocheted afghans for awhile...I need to get those needles out...thanks for the reminder! Congrats on your win, Francine!
Dailey Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 7:02 AM
Congrats on the win. Mike
Onclaud Avatar
May 30, 2011 at 9:10 AM
a labor of love; a savor of a wonderful images, dear F!.. thank you for joining! :) huggs, nette
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May 30, 2011 at 5:35 AM
A beautiful entry Francine.... SHould ride high in the winners circle....always Michael
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May 29, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Yes, it is a fading art..but I love it..I do crochet, but not like my mother did..she was a master...loved your poem. BG
Johnson Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 7:05 PM
pass on stories of the past, n mementos oftimes asked after we have gone:) good one Francine xo Don
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