204 A thought after close a election

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Ken Greenman

It is a good quilt.
Though
Worn and patched,
faded where the wear has
rubbed closest to us
through long winter sleeps.
Children have stolen it
to tent in the back yard,
cat and dog have curled on it
in a surrepticious snooze
when we were away to long.
We have washed it,
hung it out to dry,
watched the wind wip it on the line
and still the stitchings hold
firm and tight,
Held together now, for centuries,
our American quilt.

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About Ken Greenman

Married and Happy. Retired and busy. Living in NC. 71 and counting. December 12, 2025 and it's 77! ... I would love some written comments, critiques, adulation or kind suggestions.... If you have the time and or inclination, please feel free! Not in fear but by faith. We will see. See you later! If you ever want to talk for real, email me and I will send you my cell number.... I am enjoying this!
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