(a triolet)

Here, dears, a runner for your unity  flame
pieced from our hope chests, Indian baskets, hearts,
for yours. The way we save for rites in our name —
here, dear, a runner for your unity  flame.
Joined ribbon, lace, crocheted, embroidered and sewn,
from your grandmother’s and great aunts’ homestead arts —
here, dears, a runner for your unity  flame,
pieced from our hope chests. Indian baskets. Hearts.