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WEAVING

I lead my life
on a loom of life experiences,
woven in and out of threads
which guide the patterns
and influence the hues.

The threads oft times are tangled.
Yet at some magical moments,
the warp and woof
weave distinct images
of where my living has taken me.

The movement is continuous,
ever forward,

Despite fraying edges
and worn spots
which reveal the weaver working
long days and even longer nights.

The story of the threads
unfolds with each
shift of the shuttle.

The tapestry's tale
demands patient
and persistent attention.

So I weave, thread by thread,
minute by minute,
seeking the revelation
of the fabric of my life.

 

 İCarolyn Gabb