Ode+To+My+Blankie

**Ode to my Blankie**
-Sivan L. Laying on the bed, folded and neat It waits until bed time when it will be used I stick the soft fabric under my head Where I can smell the homey scent I breath in deeply relaxing

From the first day I got it, I knew it was special Stripes of pink, green, blue and yellow Full of colors faded Worn and ripped, full of holes It survived many years of snuggling and cuddling

I will never forget all the memories Sewn in with every stitch The hot chocolate stain from camping And the torn edges from making forts outside Always tucked under my arm when I was toted around town

It was always there when I needed reassurance Calming me as a parent would From when I was sick To the many nights at camp I was lonely It reminded me of home and my family

It is a part of me I can never forget I will cherish it forever Even when I am grown, There will still be a slice of my heart dedicated to it I will remember my dear blankie