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Needle, shuttle, Loom ( Grimm Tales)
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Needle, shuttle, Loom ( Grimm Tales) |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Wilhelm cursed the nail as he inspected the tear “It is such a fine coat” he mumbled to thin air For with no one there his voice need not carry far And “Lucky” he thought to himself the tailor Is just down a piece from this room And I have seen the fair lady who runs it And will enjoy the seeing of her She inspected the fabric with her fingers Running them in delicate way across the weave Then looked at him with eyes of brown And asked,” Will you wait sir?” “Or Shall you wish to leave it and return?” “I shall wait, Wilhelm replied and watched her turn To take a pack of needles from the drawer and select the one She thought most fine to mend the rend of fabric As spoiled his fine tweed Threading through the eye the thread she thought matched Apt and nimble fingers began to sew fine stitch to weave Raw ends into a finished heal, intent, a contentment of her lips Slightly pursed with a strand of hair to grace fine cheek He watched and as she saw she blushed slight rouge along her cheek When he asked if she had always known how to sew A story she told then Of how her mother taught her much before she died Of cloth and seams plus many things that still reside As memories her fingers know and practice as she makes whole That which is torn or needs much the care to stretch fair The money others earn Wilhelm thought about her sitting there and how The consequences of a tear had led him to her shop Filled with loom and bolt of cloth that might be dim Were it not lit by the presence of her bit of skin still showing along the throat And the way her shoulders seemed firm above a softer curve In his room the paper lay next to ink A marriage not yet made Still words formed within his heart a tale to write of her And Needle, shuttle, Loom…. Paved a once to time upon as princess she became Brought to light in a town prince passed through by her many, many skills “Such Treasure” he thought “she owns” “As would she my heart, if I succumb to the dreams” He paused…. “of Love” |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
cpat..I hope when blowbama re-writes history he uses some of your input...sure adds some details that are easy on the mind eyes |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
(chuckling) I'm practicing for a career in revisionism |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
“Such Treasure” he thought “she owns” “As would she my heart, if I succumb to the dreams” He paused…. “of Love” Enjoyed sir...very much! For me, something special about this one...can't quite put my finger on why.. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
EBM... glad it spoke to you in some way... appreciate your eyes on this ma'am. |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
I adore this... euphonious and captivating, Cpat  Nice one...~A . ps, I love the title |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Thanks Ma'am.... appreciate the kind words.. The title is partially borrowed from Grimm's Tales itself, and in part from the idea of progression... honored it pleased you and your ears... :-) |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
Another captivating tale to save. Enjoyed much, dear Captain! ~Sunkissed |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
~~so lovely to find this treasure, here~~~ xoxoxoxox |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
sunkissed.... glad you enjoyed the scribble ma'am.... thank you for the nice words |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
belle... thank you ma'am... I am glad you enjoyed... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
As I started this, I started, myself... and I'm not patting my back, but at times, we seem akin to writing in such a way as it draws the reader... and then your house looms out before me intent on drawing the win to home stretch just as it should be. You are still my inner miracle working on its own making. I thank you, once again, for coming home.  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Ms Sun... I am glad I returned I don't know anything about miracles.. but thank you for such kind words ma'am |
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