(Written for a friend)

The lovely patchwork quilt I have
Now lying on my bed,
With cosiness will cover me
When I lay down my head.
My friend picked out the different wools
And patiently she built
A pattern that’s a joy to see
My lovely patchwork quilt.
Each time I go into my room
It fills me with good cheer
I’d rather have my patchwork quilt
Than one of ‘silken sheer’.
Its squares of crochet ... pinks and blues
Thrill me to the hilt
So thank you friend for making me
My lovely patchwork quilt.

Margaret Randall
St Wilfrid’s Flats
Elm Grove, Brighton