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.

Tanja Cilia

Blanket Acrostic

Brothers and sisters, siblings five,
Looking to be King of The Castle.
All so disparate
Not wanting to find the middle way
Keep the love, flee the conflict and jealousy.
Escape the rivalry, embrace the hope
This is the only way forward.