And now...for the poem that was inspired by my new shirt:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I truly hope you will enjoy my little work...


The Fabric

The fabric

Rests in my hands

I will make my life

From it


I will spread the flimsy paper

Over the cloth

And see just where my life will go

And what will become of me


I will take the cloth

To cut and sew

To make three dimensions

Out of two...


I can get lost

In the folds and edges

But I will emerge

With something

I can use


Something I will live in


It’s up to me

To shape it

And be sure

To keep it safe

In good repair


So that it will cover me

For all my days


I take up the fabric

My life is waiting

[huskerlaw]

1. Very nice, Peggy!

I love how you're able to take everyday things and turn it into poetry.

It forces people to look at things in a different way. :thumbsup:

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear huskerlaw!

Ah, my faithful friend...

Yeah, it isn't all erotica!

I hadn't even considered the angle of forcing people to look at things in a different way...

Thank you, sweetie!

:hug:

[emilyg]

3. I like it.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I'm glad you do, my dear emilyg...

Thank you!

:hug:

[sazemisery]

5. The flimsy paper......

This brought back memories of being 6 or 7 and my mom teaching me to sew. I loved the feel of the pattern paper.

The poem is beautiful. Who would have thought a new shirt would inspire such a jewel?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear sazemisery...

Wow, thank you!

I've had some difficulty lately getting the words out...

It seems almost as though I can be artistic at one thing at a time...

But the construction of the shirt definitely triggered me!

So glad you enjoyed this, and that it brought back good memories for you...

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

7. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

I like the deep, abstract perspective from which you look at things and offer your insights.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. My dear ih8thegop!

Hmmm...deep abstract perspective?

Not sure I'm getting this, to be honest...

My poem doesn't feel abstract to me, but very concrete...

But I know you're enjoying my work, and that matters a lot to silly Peg...

Thank you, sweetie...

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

9. I'm having a hard time coming up with another word

Perhaps what I'm trying to say is, few people would think about things from the angle you do.

:-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. OK!

That makes sense...

And I think you're correct...

You just never know where my mind will take me......and all of you!

Thanks, sweetie...

:hug:

[Gonzo Gardener]

11. A string of words beautifully sewn...

pieced carefully together to create a lovely poem!

:applause: BRAVO! :applause: BRRRRRAVO!!! :applause:

:hug: :loveya: :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. My dear Green Meanie!

Your comments mean so very much, sweetie...

Thank you!

And you are up awfully late!

I was just scanning through the Lounge one more time before heading for bed!

:hug:

:loveya:

[Gonzo Gardener]

13. I don't roll my R's for just anyone, my dear!

;-)

Sun brewed tea with a very late dinner has left me wide awake with the need to peeeeeeee!!! x(

Sweet dreams, Peg!