It Screams the 80's

My College Blanket

The blanket is worn to the perfect softness,

Thin in places, only adds to its greatness,

This old blanket is 39 years young,

It was purchased when my college days begun,

I used it on my bed all four years,

It kept me warm and calmed my fears,

Then it moved with me to a job in South Carolina,

It was not expensive like fine china,

But I held onto it and as the years rolled by,

My children snuggled up in it with a sigh,

It’s been through a lot with those boys,

Lots of sick days, chicken pox, and yet, lots of joys,

Making forts with it in the family room on rainy days,

Going camping, picnicking:  it was handy always,

I added a new piece of fabric on the back when it began to wear,

And somehow it has lasted “forever” without getting a tear,

We still use it today as a throw on our couch,

It’s everyone’s favorite, there is no doubt,

It’s not very attractive and dated, it’s true,

The fabric screams 80’s, just between me and you,

But if it could talk, what stories it would tell,

The old college blanket has served our family quite well,

It seems indestructible, after all it’s been through,

And now my grandson will be using it too,

It is odd what unsuspecting item will continue to last,

And preserve the memories from our distant past.

Tammy Harvey

Written:  2/5/2018