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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

TEARS IN A BOTTLE COLLECTION Caryl Ramsdale, American Poet

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lo’-is, and the mother Eu’-ni-ce; and I am persuaded that in thee also.  II TIMOTHY 1:5 KJV

IRISH LACE to Veronica (Roni) Cecelia Schaaf Casey 05/30/1884-03/25/1969 An old, black sewing machine Perched on a cold, wrought iron frame; It's hard two-footed pedal Rocked once as I touched its brand name. A crocheted shawl and afghan Draped over a big davenport; With handmade satin pillows Tucked in deep corners for support. Pickled watermelon rinds— Tea towels that dried canning jars— Lunch for two—a window view Where I wished on robins and stars. A cross-stitched, gingham apron Was unfinished and table tossed; Resting near a book of poems Someone wrote for the saved and lost. I found an antique hope chest In the stuffy attic crawl space; Filled with token memories, Rosaries—gold rings—Irish lace. ©Copyright 1999-2007 Caryl Ramsdale.  All rights reserved.

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Midi "RED IS THE ROSE" permission Taylor's Traditional Tunebook