My hands are a keeper of words that stays
green as spring. Even when autumn sits
curled beyond my reach, I'm content to play
with spinning wheel. I gather all my wits
to seed: fire, mustard & apples. What fits
doesn't always happen as I tangle with dark comedy.
I am a weaver who stitches and flits
sad corners, cutting away the tragedy.
Underneath the labor of tiny leaves, I eye
waning hours to inhale solitude. Though I smart
from the toil and burdens, I don't cry.
We women are embroidered with an open heart.
Sun holds our faces as chalices. Don't moan
our past nor fate. We are not cast in stone.
curled beyond my reach, I'm content to play
with spinning wheel. I gather all my wits
to seed: fire, mustard & apples. What fits
doesn't always happen as I tangle with dark comedy.
I am a weaver who stitches and flits
sad corners, cutting away the tragedy.
Underneath the labor of tiny leaves, I eye
waning hours to inhale solitude. Though I smart
from the toil and burdens, I don't cry.
We women are embroidered with an open heart.
Sun holds our faces as chalices. Don't moan
our past nor fate. We are not cast in stone.
Posted for OpenLinkNight - dVerse poets Pub - I reposted this poem (Bout Rimes poetry form) in celebration of the International Women's Day today ! Cheers!!!!!
This is marvelous... love this tribute to women and what I really like the most is your way to use spices in your poetry...
ReplyDeleteFierce beauty in this--a line I will remember: We women are embroidered with an open heart.
ReplyDeleteYes, Victoria has chosen my favorite line, "We women are embroidered with an open heart." Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this especially; "Underneath the labor of tiny leaves, I eye waning hours to inhale solitude."💖
ReplyDeleteLovely and brilliant tribute to International women's day.
ReplyDeleteEvery word here is filled with heart and soul within your poem.
For me, this line says so much:
ReplyDelete"Sun holds our faces as chalices."
Perhaps it's the formal religion in me, but whenever I think of a chalice, I think of communion, of the miraculous power of giving. And this imagery goes hand in hand with all the various seeds women comprise. Such a lovely tribute, Grace.
“We women are embroidered with an open heart.
ReplyDeleteSun holds our faces as chalices.”
Absolutely stunning, beautiful lines. So perfect for International Womens’ Day.
Wonderful tribute to women!
ReplyDeleteFabulous and stoical. My favourite bit is this-
ReplyDeleteWe women are embroidered with an open heart.
I think we are indeed.
Much love. XXXXXX
"We women are embroidered with an open heart." Perfection, Grace.
ReplyDelete...embroidered with an open heart....love that. A beautiful ode to womanhood.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. My favorite lines are:
ReplyDelete"I am a weaver who stitches and flits
sad corners, cutting away the tragedy."
We see so much tragedy in our lives that I love the idea of cutting it away to make something new.
Brilliant! What a beautiful portrait.
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute to women indeed. Be nice if the tragedy could be snip snipped away.
ReplyDeleteI like this part: "Sun holds our faces as chalices. "
ReplyDeleteWow! That is quite a finish Grace - Strong, yes - riven in experience... but 'not cast in stone' indeed! Very powerful write....
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning Grace.
ReplyDeleteSun holds our faces as chalices. Don't moan
ReplyDeleteour past nor fate. We are not cast in stone.
A reality in life that women ought to acknowledge of their privileged positions.
Hank
Embroidered with an open heart...yes!
ReplyDeleteWise words for women.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute to the creativity and resilience of women. Happy Women's Day. :-)
ReplyDelete~Imelda
Wonderful words for us! The line, "Underneath the labor of tiny leaves, I eye
ReplyDeletewaning hours to inhale solitude." is marvelous. On my bike rides I inhale solitude and it keeps me sane.
Remarkable, fresh images. Such a strong, hopeful message.
ReplyDeletebeautiful...embroidered with an open heart.. that's probably my fav line in here
ReplyDeletehope you are well grace
hey lovely dear,
ReplyDeletei really like your post,it’s so wonderful details,keep up and thanks to writer…
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I want to send this to my niece, because I want her to always believe in herself :)
ReplyDeleteLove that final line. You're the read deal.
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing fine, Grace.
Blue
A stunning and powerful piece of writing.
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