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The Quilting B
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The Quilting B |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643
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A trip taken every year four women aged ashen hair youthful eyes wisdom etched into the corners of their mouths conjured together around the quilting table patches of stories boasting of Easter colors placed neatly stitched laughter filling each seem tears tying off knots Mae lifts her hand in silence dedicates her memories to lost loves Gladys hold her heart in remembrance while Janet and Eloise dance in circles next year a new patch will be added and three women will take a trip aged |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
My grandmother was in a quilting B. Her hands were so old, yet she could make them complete such intricate stitches. Thank you for reminding me.  |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
I am glad this brought beautiful memories back to you |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"youthful eyes wisdom etched into the corners of their mouths conjured together around the quilting table" This is a wonderful poem Page... and it brought me good memories too. Thank you for sharing it. |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
You are very welcome lady.. Thanks for reading |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Great read. I love to read about women and the many ways they keep their sanity and gain wisdom from each other. martyjo |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
thanks... |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I love the history in quilts, the memories, the stories, the love... they are always the art of warmth! lovely poem! ~ Klassy ~ |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
Yes they are Klassy... : ) |
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