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

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/4/2019 12:32:00 PM

Nette, I'm sending you a Soup mail. Still need your address to send your prize. Best wishes, Carolyn

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/4/2019 8:57:00 AM

Nette, CONGRATS on your well-deserved first-place win. This is lovely. Janice

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/4/2019 12:13:00 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

Date: 3/3/2019 4:10:00 PM

such a touching piece Nette, many congrats on your top place:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 3/3/2019 2:16:00 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 The Insolent Rib

Date: 3/3/2019 1:58:00 PM

Back with congratulations for yourtop win Nette! :) xomo!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2019 1:45:00 PM

Beautiful work, Nette, and BIG congrats.

Wendy Watson

Date: 3/3/2019 1:39:00 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

Date: 3/3/2019 1:13:00 PM

Agree with Carolyn...this is truly amazing work, Nette! tearing up...wow! such graceful imagery...you are very talented lady!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/3/2019 12:13:00 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

Date: 3/2/2019 5:03:00 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

Date: 3/1/2019 3:21:00 AM

You know art is more that special...a transmission of body and soul...Nice write...

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/28/2019 5:55:00 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

Date: 2/28/2019 4:54:00 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