by theduchess 21 Nov 2011

I want to share this:

I recently came across an old book about sewing and this was included.
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Grandma's Prayer

I pray that, risen from the dead,
I may in glory stand --
A crown, perhaps, upon my head,
But a needle in my hand.

I've never learned to sing or play,
So let no harp be mine;
From birth unto my dying day,
Plain sewing's been my line.

Therefore, accustomed to the end
To plying useful stitches,
I'll be content if asked to mend
The little angels' breeches.

-Eugene Field

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Comments (12)

by rw9340 22 Nov 2011

I love it

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by bethelb 22 Nov 2011

Do you mind if we borrow this ?

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by theduchess 22 Nov 2011

No I do not mind at all. The book is very old and I just gave the credit to the author.

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by jacquipaul 22 Nov 2011

Thank you for sharing this poem;
*4u!
Hugs,
Jacqueline †

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by shirlener88 22 Nov 2011

thanks Stella.

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by theduchess 22 Nov 2011

Just thought everyone would like it. Stella

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by cherylgauteng 22 Nov 2011

Thanks for sharing this.

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by theduchess 22 Nov 2011

Glad to.

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by noah 21 Nov 2011

lol thanks for the smile hugs carolyn

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by vickiannette 21 Nov 2011

Is this us??

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by theduchess 22 Nov 2011

Don't know if this defines -US-but I'd like to believe that we would not be idle.

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by lbrow 21 Nov 2011

I love Eugene Field's poetry. Thanks for sharing this/Lillian

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by theduchess 22 Nov 2011

I love poetry and have several books.

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by gramsbear 21 Nov 2011

That is soooo special!!! Thanx for sharing with us. Hugs & Blessings,and Angel Britches, Judy

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by tmbache 21 Nov 2011

thanks for sharing.
Its so cute and true.
hugs and flowers to you all my friends

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by michemb 21 Nov 2011

What a lovely prayer,
Thank you
Michelle

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2011

That is so quaint. Thanks for sharing, love and blessings Chris

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