Family Legacy

Mom’s Love

Every sweater Mom knit was beautiful and created with love.
Every sweater Mom knit was beautiful and created with love.

My mother’s love

Is aron-knit

 

Steady row connects

Even rows

Intricate pattern rests

Compassion on my shoulders

 

Wrapped in wool

Gentle rock

Way forward

Then back to protection

 

Tucked over lap

Cocoon keeps

Chills at bay

Secure insulation

 

Or waiting

Over chair back

Patiently

For the right time

 

Reach up

Pull on

Hair smoothed over

Buzzing brain

 

And inhale deeply

Her scent

Permeates skin

Released through tears

 

I breathe.

 

Note: My mom, Dawn Ostrom, showed her love in so many ways but if you received one of her hand knit sweaters, you knew you had something special. She passed away in July 2011 and would have been 83 today.

As a mother of two grown children, I am transitioning through the empty nest and embracing my writing life. My desire is to connect family by sharing legacy stories and my hope is that I inspire you to do the same. Together with my children, we venture into new lives, full of optimism and excitement!

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