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Needling Thoughts
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Needling Thoughts |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Needling Thoughts Silence surrounds the seamstress As she seams opening passages Then steams the seams open And carves a curve In linen, wool or silk Fingers dipping in fabric like A cat lapping warm milk Then to relax she lays Her silk-soft fabric aside Takes up her needlepoint And her thoughts flash As the yarn whips and rides In and out, in fevered dash Till embroidered lays A silken sash In candlelight, all pretties done She picks up socks to darn In and out the needle flies As grandpa spins a yarn But in her world, her Silent world, her fingers Used to the knit and purl Around her silent, awesome thoughts Her threading threads around in whirls She is already in tomorrow Her thoughts bypassing Yesterday’s sorrows Her thoughts fly south Then north again Wondering if she’ll see him ~ and where ~ and when Sweethearts’ Day will be here soon And on golden beam of moon She’ll cast a lone lover’s wish Among the breezing leaves that swish A tear falls down porcelain cheek She stitches at a heart in pink On a pillow to catch the tear For she cannot lay aside her fear And with each stitch She says a prayer In hopes her words Are not threadbare “God, save the souls That give their all They’ve gone to war They’ve answered the call Now bring them home Safe, and sound,” And in her stitch Her words are bound For in many ways will lay one’s poetry By written word, or 1863 tapestries. ~*~ 02.11.01 slightest revision 02.17.02 |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is nothing short of splendiferous... I LOVE this piece, Sunshine.. I wish I'd written it..  |
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JBaker515
since 2001-02-28
Posts 458Dartmouth College |
Yes I agree with NAN~ Sunshine, this was incredible. I love it! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sunshine, I started to get tired and then I read her cause. Kids seldom know these hands. Great write.  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! (big hugggsssssss) Oh Karilea, I do hope they all come back safe and sound and she can forever quilt happy thoughts of love and peace forever, this is marvelous tapestry of emotions! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is marvelous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Poetic tapestries abound today...and this one is splendifourus...or whatever you call it.. |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
I concur with the quality of the poem. One of your best, I do believe. Enjoyed very much. |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Karilea - Poetry captured in a tapestry, nice idea. I liked the subtle reference to the civil war with her thoughts going north and south. As always, very good. Dave |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--Out of the fingers of time you weave your words. They are wonderful! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Was it Martie who wrote the poem about wanting to write like you? This was just so pretty and perfect, the rhythm, the rhyme, the sentiment the contentment in your words. Wonderfully done Sunshine. |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
Awwwwwww...this was so sweet, and very touching...such sentimental thoughts should always be remembered...very nicely done Sunshine! |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
What an amazing talent you have. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. Wanda |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now surely you know I am going to be back later with a picture for this, no time now, but I shall return with one, and probably keep this forever, and ever. Live today like it was your last day on earth! |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
A very enjoyable read, Sunshine, loved the analogy used here... ~Tier |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Excellent poem, Sunshine. A tapestry of words and emotion with powerful imagery to make the mood explode upon the heart. Reminded me of my mother's nervous-heart at my son leaving for the service. ***Ivy Rose |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Sunshine, I see you know me, this is just wonderful, from someone who always has a needle in her hand, (or computer) this is simply a beautiful write and I enjoyed reading it so much. lovely work. floria Floria |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Nice. My favorite stanza: And with each stitch She says a prayer In hopes her words Are not threadbare “God, save the souls That give their all They’ve gone to war They’ve answered the call Now bring them home Safe, and sound,” And in her stitch Her words are bound Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh my gosh...this is beautiful..you brought every thing to life so vividly it was like watching a movie unfold before my eyes..I love it...**big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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