take the woolen thread
that natural by-product of sheep
that symbol of the herd
for those who don't yearn
for those who just accept
and sew
choose what you want to fashion
a tapestry or banner
for a corridor of power
a sash or socks
to adorn or warm
or writer's gloves
with the fingertips exposed
take the woolen thread and sew
see the omens - if you can
hear the whispers of the muses
listen to your own yearnings
take the raw emotions of your life
and shape them with verve
take the woolen thread and sew
look into the mirror and don't blink
don't be fooled by the opal surface
look deeply - thrust through the layers
take the woolen thread and sew
clothe us - warm us
comfort us - warn us
we need it
even if we don't know it
just strengthen us
take the woolen thread and sew
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This poem was written in response to Wordle 22 at The Sunday Whirl.
Yes, Richard, we all need to take the woolen thread and sew something we need, something that will make us warm, strong, or just something BEAUTIFUL. You wove a wonderful wordle.
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ReplyDeleteI am completely astounded by the profound variety of thoughts drawn from a collection of random words! This is another shining example. I love 'look into the mirror and don't blink
don't be fooled by the opal surface
look deeply - thrust through the layers
take the woolen thread and sew'..each of us grasping our threads to do with it what we are able to do...
Mary, thank you. You totally got it: something beautiful.
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Janet, thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. I'm glad you liked those lines.
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I loved the meaning and repetition of 'take the woolen thread and sew' wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteDeborah, thank you for reading and commenting. Glad you liked the repetition.
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