Tag: Grandma

  • A Little Letter to Grandma

    Miryem (Miriam) Ulinover When to my little town I made my wayfor the very last stayyou, my grandmama, showed mesomething quite assuredly… You placed into a bundle,packed up, well-secured –ten needles, a scissor, a thimble,seven spools of thread. “My darling girl”, you softly say,while stroking my face,“Remember, as soon as holes appear,remove the dress and…

  • The Red Dress

    When dear summer makes its appearance, / dresses lighten, bright and pleasant; / I’m the sole one, an exception, / sheathing myself in a bold red garment.

  • The Cherry

    Tell me Bobe dearest wise / Tell me Beauty Dear / How this little rose red cherry / came onto my cheek right here

  • The Testament

    Good night to you my little village / and a good forever… / Does a leaf rustle on the tree? / Or does sorrow sing everywhere?

  • The Ring

    “Never ever take this off / not in joy or sadness / unless you are washing / to eat a piece of bread.”