Black Flower Dress

Threads sewn in flower patterns
Black stitching woven across the gown
A memory of the day I said goodbye

Times we played Quoits
Tossing rotten ropes in a circular movement
Onto old wood pointing towards the sky
Beaming smiles on our faces
She’d always win

Things we talked about years ago
How our family made a difference to the world
Being open and honest to each other about troubles and worries

Times we spent Christmas as family
She would light the pudding
Wear her best clothes
Nana takes a picture every year
Of me and my great grandma

The dress as black as midnight
The flowers coloured baby pink
I wore it to the day I said goodbye