The Quilt

A Time Capsule in Fabric and Haiku

By Mary K BrackettPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read

Grandma's faded quilt.

Patches of mem'ry, passed down

Through generations.

inspirational

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Mary K Brackett

Mary Brackett is a novelist, poet, & award-winning short story author. She has authored and co-authored articles for magazines with her husband and is currently writing a series of novels with her talented daughters.

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A Time Capsule in Fabric and Haiku

About the Creator

Mary K Brackett

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