Grandma’s Memories

A beautiful poignant poem which conjures up memories from times gone by …

Grandma’s Memories

Grandma made this patchwork quilt
From different materials, so long ago.
Each square is a piece of history
With memories on every row.

She passed it on to Mother
Who will pass it on to me.
I know where every piece came from
As Mum’s had it since she was three.

There is a piece of lovely fabric
From Mum’s ballroom gown
she said she was belle of the ball
At the city hall, down town.

A fuzzy pink square is there
That was Mum’s favourite toy
A beautiful big teddy bear
Who was her pride and joy.

There are some old baby dresses
Both from Mummy and me
Hand sewn neatly into place
For everyone to see.

A piece of dark blue silk
It’s granddad’s dressing gown.
Plus a piece of grandma’s curtains
From her first house in the town.

It is a very special quilt
So many memories are there.
So when it is passed down to me
These memories I can share.

Written by : Doreen E Hampshire