Quilts

My Aunt Babe passed away last year and left behind a legacy sewn into the many quilts she created over the years. She was an artist of extraordinary talent and this is my tribute to her.

Quilts


Tiny little stitches placed with love
Connect each patch
Of discarded flower sack,
Rare scraps of material, and
Unwanted men’s ties to become
A poetic scene-
History in each square.


Her heart gently sewn
Into every landscape
Her life poured
Into each story
A blanket of warmth
Sewn with tenderness
Meant to be enjoyed


They adorn the bed
Drape over chairs
Brighten each room with
Beautiful, vibrant colors.


Looking alone is to
Experience only
A portion.
Breathe… in the fresh clean smell
Feel… the textures that warm the fingertips –
Soft wool, crisp cotton,
Silk and satin
Envelop yourself
Like a cocoon.


Feel her hands caress
Preserved in her masterpiece
A portion her heart
Forever remembered
In the stitches that defined
Her -
Quilt maker
Extraordinaire