Five siblings inherit a blanket. They lie beneath it, together, to stay warm.
          But arms and legs stick out and the siblings squabble and tug. They do
          not realize that they would all fit if they just moved closer together.

This is the Blanket Story. Poets, artists, and musicians have responded to this tale in creative ways. All poems appear here, our ONLINE POETRY SHOWCASE. Visit our main page to find out more about the project.

Camille Claussen

The Separation

They came from love
Each heart—one place
A strong foundation
But gifts can break.

And S P A C E is made.

Taken for granted
What could have meant the world
Greed takes over
Breaking and separating
Why are we so alone?
Why can’t we feel the happy warmth?
We must find our sunshine to share.
Illuminate the world.