Blue Blankie

Blue and new

I loved

My blanket

My constant companion

To the car

To get a snack

To the mall

To ride my bike

And to my bed

It was not yellow

It was not red

Not purple

Nor green

But blue

And old. . .

Once a deep, sea blue

Now a light, translucent sapphire

The strings were ripped

And had holes in the corners

But I could still smell

The love

I could feel it

Taste it

Sense it

See it. . .

You could see its holes

Its rips

Its faded color

But how I loved

My blanket

Its comfort

Its warmth

Its safety

Its love

And I will

Never let go

To the blanket

I love so