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Knitting

Knitting is an activity
I like to binge on and explore 
Tempted by the colours
At the local spotlight store

All manner of gorgeous hues
In all different kinds of ply 
Glow brightly from the shelves 
Priced ludicrously high 

I started off naively thinking 
I'd make something fab to wear 
Massively overestimating 
My skills and time to spare 

It's taken me absolutely ages 
And honestly, it looks a bloody sight 
One sleeve is longer than the other
And the neckband far too tight 

Never mind! I soldier on 
It will look better when it's done 
But now I see I've dropped a stitch 
And a holes begun to run 

At last I'm on the homeward straight 
Casting off the final row 
But as nearly always happens..... 
I'm out of yarn. The final blow. 

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Date: 1/5/2024 9:50:00 AM
Ha! This is great, Julie! I’m a quilter, who will always remain a beginner, so I can relate. Your last line is perfect!
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Julie Draper
Date: 1/5/2024 8:47:00 PM
Thanks Ilene, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I like reading and writing relatable poems so mission accomplished with this one :)
Date: 1/4/2024 9:56:00 PM
Fantastic, I know the feeling Julie, but try not to get wound up about it… Belle
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Julie Draper
Date: 1/4/2024 10:05:00 PM
That's a great play on words there Belle:) Awesome! Have a happy day.

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