Precious Gifts Passed Down
"There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of humans, are created, strengthened and maintained." – Winston Churchill
In my favorite photo, our family is gathered
‘round the long wood table, an heirloom
Precious gifts passed down
As we laugh and share the day’s best tidings
Eyes dancing sparkles of laughter sounds
Dishes passed to share with all going around
The dog underneath, cleaning up without complaint
And Grandma’s cheeks flushed pink with bliss
Standing ready to fetch the families’ every desire
Home canned goodness spread upon the table
Precious gifts passed down
Of loving hands holding tight the threads
And Grandpa wearing the family birthday hat
A homemade black cherry cake sitting in his honor
Candles lit and burning low as he gathers wishes
Each grandchild a blessing adored in his heart
Each memory etched in wrinkles deeply lined
Precious gifts passed down
written: 9-18-2019
Writing Challenge 2, September 2019 - The Photograph
Sponsor, Wiishkobi Ode
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