Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Loved it, Melissa. I think you can call this one a tanka with 4/2/7/3/5 syllable counts. I like how it tells me a story of a grandmother working away at quilts and pouring her life and memories into those masterpieces.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Thank you very much, Helen.

Melissa

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Melissa ,What a delightful poem and one can almost seeing grandma sitting their with needle and thread in hand . A warm poem lovely image to complimemt your words Cheers Christine

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Thank you very much, Christine... I appreciate your lovely review.

Melissa

Comment from country ranch writer

Exceptional

I love this work up for your poem it brings back so many memories of when my Grandma was alive and she used to quilt and sew all the time she was a wiz at quilting.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Haha, my grandma was a quilting whiz too. Thanks so much for your regard and review.

Melissa

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

Very sweet poem with an image that evokes nostalgic memories of grandma. Quilting is an art - weaving bits and pieces of lives into an object of warmth and comfort. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, June.

Melissa

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is an old fashioned Grandma's corner which has been delicately delivered here Melissa. I have made somethings in quilt and it is an art hat is dying. Beautiful memories here well presented, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Thank you, Dolly. I appreciate your comments.

Melissa

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Pretty picture. Well this grandma used to hook rugs or crochet afghans and doilies but these days grandma is at the computer or in front of the TV. Things change. LOL Good job Melissa. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Thank you, Nancy. I am from a family of quilters and handcrafts.... so I can appreciate the work and effort that goes into each piece. I am sure you understand that too.

Thanks for the review.

M

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

My Grandma Cook, may she rest in peace, made some of the most gorgeous country quilts I have ever seen, and all by hand at that.
In fact, I still have two of her handmade quilts I received as gifts many years ago.
They don't make 'em like that anymore.
I liked the last line most of all..."quilted memories".
Very nice, Melissa.
~Dean

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Hello Dean. I am from a family of quilters and handcrafters.... so I can appreciate the work and effort that goes into each piece. I am sure you understand that too. Those quilts sound very special.

Thanks for the review.

M

reply by Dean Kuch on 10-Dec-2018

Anytime...

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written short verse poem about grandma's corner where she creates magic day after day. The quilts she make are heirlooms that will be remembered for years to come.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Hello Sandra. I am from a family of quilters and handcrafters.... so I can appreciate the work and effort that goes into each piece. I am sure you understand that too.

Thanks for the review.

M

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks memories, grandma opens and goes through down memory lane about colourful bits of life; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Thank you so much. I appreciate your review.

Melissa.

Comment from fm wright

Exceptional

Yes, quilts are made from scraps of clothing and can bring back such fond memories when they are viewed. You really say a lot in this short verse. The picture is great and truly brings out your words. A wonderful read!

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018

Thank you so much!! I am glad you like it. nearly every woman in my family quilts (except me, I garden) and they are so good at it. When I saw that art, I remembered the bits and pieces of their lives and work that they do. Much appreciated.

Melissa

reply by fm wright on 10-Dec-2018

I don't really quilt. It was part of a class I took in high school but I never did actually get to participate.