The Patchwork Quilt

Clothing cut in pieces

Memories in a square

Sewn together inch by inch

By hand with loving care

With each piece a picture

A story starts to form

A legacy in print

To keep a loved one warm

With every square brings comfort

Bringing back to mind

A memory once forgot

Of once a happy time

A Costume a jumper

A nightie made of silk

The dressing gown worn

Drinking chocolate made with milk

A uniform worn at school

A favorite party dress

Some seen better days

A comfort none the less

Inch by inch

Square by square

A reminder

Your loved ones there

So when you feel you’re in a storm

This patchwork quilt

Will keep you warm

copywritten@susanworrall/2014