The Memory Quilt

The feeling of home, a patchwork, soft and deep,
A memory quilt, meticulously sewn.
Each fabric square, a promise we would keep,
A cherished moment, intimately known.

A square of laughter, vibrant, bright, and bold,
From sunlit mornings, filled with childish glee,
Another, woven from a story told,
Beneath the shelter of a family tree.

The threads of love, meticulously spun,
Connect each piece, with tenderness and care,
A tapestry of moments, one by one,
A comfort offered, banishing all despair.

The faded denim, from a childhood's play,
The floral print, from grandmother's embrace,
Each tiny stitch, a memory of a day,
A cherished feeling, in this sacred space.

It bears the stains of life, both sweet and sour,
The quiet tears, the joy that brightly shone,
A tactile echo, through each passing hour,
A legacy of love, profoundly known.

This patchwork quilt, a tangible embrace,
A gathered history, vibrant, strong, and true,
Reflecting back the spirit of the place,
And all the lives that lovingly passed through.

It symbolizes home, a gentle, soft design,
A woven legacy, from heart to loving heart,
Holding the essence of a love divine,
A timeless comfort, playing its own part.

- Khushi Kaul