In my chair I watch
busy hands work
their magic.
Gentle snip of scissors
clips the material,
crinkle from a plastic bag
swish of stuffing into fabric.
One leg is done
now the other one,
next comes a...
derriere?!
Soft sound of needle
sliding through cotton
whispering hum
out of delicate lips,
as the crofter keeps crafting.
Eyes meet mine
smiles grace our mouths
hands continue to work,
I am humming too.
Now there is a bust;
one arm is complete
the other is fashioned,
task takes form.
With skilled fingers
a doll is born and
placed carefully in...
my arms!
Wide eyed I hug her close,
cherishing the moment.
Great Grandma Nellie
is still making magic
for other children..
only, now in her Heavenly Home.
Author notes
I chose family, the catagories of 2,5 & 7 (I hope that's ok). Childhood Memories- This is about a sock doll my great grandmother made for me when she was still very healthy. I loved the doll so much and it meant a lot to me that she choose to give me the doll. I still have the doll but Grandma Nellie has gone to be with Jesus, but I know she is watching over me. (I am not sure if I should have done the word "crafter" or "crofter". What do you think?)
Written April 10th, 2005
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what sweet memories ... and what a wonderful thought of her being in heaven making magic for other children there. thanks for entering and best of luck
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Touching and Heartfelt
A beautiful memory of your time with your grandmother! As a child, I imagine this was a time you were thrilled to receive the doll from her but as an adult, I venture to guess you reflect on these times quite differently. The memory now is one of the time spent with your grandmother, not the doll she made. This was a wonderful tribute to her, a dedication of love. Beautifully written!
~Lori
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WOW
This is wonderful and I really can't say much than "WOW". It is amazing how it is the little memories we cherish so much, they are what we hold dear to our hearts. Thank you for allowing me to read this piece and good luck in the contest. -
YES!! This is the stuff I'm looking for - there have been a few other entries too - I'm so glad you entered. Thank you.
I loved this so much!
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This was such a beautiful tribute to a very special women to you. I know how you feel sometimes as I lost my grandfather 3 years back now but often i go back in my mind and think about the times I spent with him. Beautiful write my friend.
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WONDERFUL POEM
A beautiful write you have penned here. So heartfelt. Thank you for sharing this awesome poem. A pleasure to read. Take care, Sandy
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very beautiful thank you for sharing this Annie and good luck in this contest. by the way i have a question what kind of books do you write?
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