While sharing yesterday’s stories,
her gnarled hands
formed each tissue
with care,
showing me the art considered obsolete~
passing on memories
she’d soon forget.
Yet these moments spent with her,
learning of timeless love~
I’ll always remember.
Author notes
tissue
A contest entry
- 30-40 words of brilliance #42 by AutumnGypsy.
550 points, ended December 20, 2008, 14 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This is incredible, it reminds me of times I spent with my Nan in her last days, just superb. Best to you in the contest
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