Winter Stitches
winter is a thrifty seamstress
randomly stitching
clear
crystal threads
adding shimmer and shine
winter creates open spaces
thread like paths
sparkling
connecting moments
of nature, naturally
@Mandy Robek 2019
Last weekend there was a warning for large amounts of snow and we ended up with rain. This photo was what I woke up to while staying in a lovely local Bed and Breakfast with friends. I love finding moments to stop and notice surprises in nature. Also, it was so helpful to have my mentor and friend Mary Lee Hahn conferring with me as a writer - win win weekend.
Thank you Tara at Going to Walden for hosting Poetry Friday this week.
How fabulous to have a winter weekend at a B & B and Mary Lee as your mentor, Mandy. The image is remarkable and your poem's opening is a great first liner. Would you be interested in sending me this poem/photo combination for my winter gallery (invitation is at http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2019/01/invitation-to-create-winter-digitals.html? I just noticed the title of your blog (embrace is my one word this year and happens to be the title of my winter Gallery - Winter's Embrace).
ReplyDeleteI love this analogy! You are quite the observer and word weaver. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love how your second stanza turned out!
ReplyDelete'winter is a thrify seamstree'- how perfect is that line? LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI love the analogy of winter as a thrifty seamstress and your photo is beautiful, too. Lucky you to have Mary Lee as a mentor and friend.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem - it makes winter's snow and ice and cold seem more bearable.
ReplyDeleteI love the image of winter stitching, decorating, and connecting!
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