Nette Onclaud Poet Free verse

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Cross Stitch

Under a  trellis of vines, quite evergreen
This elegant, old lady sits on a wooden porch,
Her veined fingers twist in graceful motion
Kneading  hued  threads from  silken yarn;
As weaves of cross-stitch  unfurl through dusk :
How in gentle calm, a  floral pattern expands
Thickening its pattern through intricate craftwork ...
I watch grandmother extend those  elbows
To connect the dots while loops of artistry
Begin to  take shape, her  eyes glimmering 
Upon moonlit wind: I cuddle this  kerchief, now
A prized token of her bridal gift...my heirloom.


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~ New Poem ~  2/28/2019
Cross Contest of Carolyn Devonshire

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Carolyn Devonshire March 4, 2019 at 12:32 PM Nette, I'm sending you a Soup mail. Still need your address to send your prize. Best wishes, Carolyn

Janice Canerdy March 4, 2019 at 8:57 AM Nette, CONGRATS on your well-deserved first-place win. This is lovely. Janice

Anne-Lise Andresen March 4, 2019 at 12:13 AM - Congratulations on your first place in the contest, Nette :) - "The word cross can mean many things", it's really true :) - So many different suggestions :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison March 3, 2019 at 4:10 PM such a touching piece Nette, many congrats on your top place:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus March 3, 2019 at 2:16 PM A most lovely and creative poem, Nette! I can vividly imagine it taking place right in front of my very eyes! You project much love, calm, elegance and grace through your words. ~ Congratulations on placing first! Hugs // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 3, 2019 at 1:58 PM Back with congratulations for yourtop win Nette! :) xomo!

Andrea Dietrich March 3, 2019 at 1:45 PM Beautiful work, Nette, and BIG congrats.

Wendy Watson March 3, 2019 at 1:39 PM I was convinced that this would be really high up on the list when I first read it,Nette. As I commented below, this was refreshing and touching in themed content. Congratulations on your success.

James Marshall Goff March 3, 2019 at 1:13 PM Agree with Carolyn...this is truly amazing work, Nette! tearing up...wow! such graceful imagery...you are very talented lady!

Carolyn Devonshire March 3, 2019 at 12:13 PM Nette, I was spellbound by the way you describe your grandmother's talent with the cross stitch. (My grandmother sewed) I'm sure you'll always hold dear the kerchief she made for you. Congratulations on a first-place win! Please send me a Soup mail with an address where I may send your prize. Outstanding work! Best wishes, Carolyn

Caren Krutsinger March 2, 2019 at 5:03 AM A tribute to grandma, needle work of every kind, and grandma again. I keep coming back to grandma. I know she is smiling at this one, maybe from an earth seat, maybe from heaven.

Arturo Michael March 1, 2019 at 3:21 AM You know art is more that special...a transmission of body and soul...Nice write...

Darlene De Beaulieu February 28, 2019 at 5:55 PM Hello Nette, I have never done cross stitch, because of the counting of stitches for the design, But i have done embroidery in the past. i have done table cloths bureau scarves and runners. Now this hobby is too expensive. Have a nice devening my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose February 28, 2019 at 4:54 PM Isn't it wonderful when we are wise enough to cherish our ancestors and all that they have imparted to us. Wonderful poetry, both heart felt and loved by me. Take care, hugs xo

Vijay Pandit February 28, 2019 at 3:01 PM A poem so precious..like the gift from your grandmother..wonderfully done, Nette.

Jack Horne February 28, 2019 at 1:26 PM awww, this is so beautiful, Nette

Joseph May February 28, 2019 at 1:04 PM Beautiful write Nette..best wishes

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2019 at 12:59 PM Wonderful, original, transportive piece Nette, my best to you in the contest! xomo

Tom Cunningham February 28, 2019 at 12:34 PM Love your interpretation of the cross nette. Good luck. Tom.

Heidi Sands February 28, 2019 at 11:43 AM Very nice Nette! I enjoyed this :)

Wendy Watson February 28, 2019 at 10:46 AM What an original, touching and beautifully described take on the theme,Nette.