he held it together
with duct tape
crossword puzzle
dictionary I gave Dad
decades ago
bookbag
overflowing
with teaching materials
in the side pocket
poetry
glass dish
from grandmother
to mother
to me
still life
These three poems were included in Things with Wings & other poems, edited, illustrated, and published by Aubrie Cox in 2012: a free download (PDF file) is available at Aubrie’s site. You’ll find this book under PROJECTS on her home page. http://www.yaywords.wordpress.com.
The crossword puzzle is courtesy of wpclipart.com.
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 
Memories that warm the heart. Nicely written, Ellen.
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You always amaze me with how much emotion and living memory you pack into so few words, Ellen–lovely. God bless you.
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This was beautiful and so well done! Thank you and God bless you!
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So poignant!
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Lovely reminiscences, Ellen, filled with warmth and deep feeling.
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Monday afternoon–thanks for all your lovely comments. Ellen
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