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.

Michelle Young

The Pied Piper


                 Lost
While we gamboled about
Circles closing opening
In tidal rhythms
                         Lullabies
Becoming symphonies
Perfume holding sway
As scent of cotton candy
                         Faded
The piper blew his horn
We followed dancing
Tossing sparkles as confetti
Neverland disappearing
                         Behind
Yet I have a secret
Map to hidden places
Where memories reside now
                  Found