Great-grandmother’s quilt.

Worn, stained, and somewhat tattered.

Keeps my child warm.

Great grandmother’s hands.

Butchered chickens for the feast.

Kept my mother fed.

Great grandmother’s home.

Raised strong men for the homeland.

Oiled machines of war.

Great grandmother’s pie.

White uncle, Boricua dad.

Watched the football game.

Great grandmother’s dreams.

No one ever spoke of them.

Perhaps I should ask.