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the future. . . a log cabin. Sources: Interview with Glenn and Barbara Bailey Personal recollections of Renon Bailey Recollections of Virginia Nielson STITCHES OF LOVE Yulene A. Rushton 4120 West 3100 South West Valley, Utah FIRST PLACE POETRY Thoughtfully, I touch folds of lace and pearls In grandma's wedding gown. It hangs here proudly. Still offering hope and love. Great-grandma had fashioned it For a daughter. Stitching pearls To white satin and tiny pink rosebuds, Each a reminder Of life' s pastel dreams. Years later. Mother wore it too. Then tucked memories away. Later, those memories were brought forth With faded photographs Of that long-ago time, Now a grand-daughter will wear This same stunning gown. It's more special than ever now, Steeped m traditional and gathered blessings. Great-grandma's loving stitches It's strange, It only links One generate on to another, Blessing us greatly..... 102 |
