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.

Jacqueline Hughes Simon

Cut to Measure

No matter that love
is tendered equally,

Cut to measure,
as a candy bar to kids,

How the offer is
accepted                discarded,
postponed             refused,

Completes the dance
of memory             remorse.