Sea of Frames

SEA OF FRAMES

Believe in difficult things,
stretched around a frame,
one thread at a time,
faithfully day by day.

Some seem monotonous
in naked tones of gray,
or simple flecks of blue.

In hope and faith,
in abiding love
we let the Master
craft us into His masterpiece.

If we’d dare open our eyes
we’d see the sea
of frames big and small,
ships that sail
all around us.

We feel the stress, pulled tight,
feel each needle stab,
but the monogamous nature
of the threadiness —
a breathless bride
for the King of kings.

9/4/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wood Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 12:29 PM
What a wonderful poem Kim. I love the message and the appropriateness of the metaphor. Line upon line, He teaches and molds us. Thank you, A FAV!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 2:33 PM
Thanks so much, Dean!
Pandit Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 8:06 AM
Brilliantly done--excellent poetry, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 2:33 PM
Thank you, Vijay!
Krutsinger Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 7:32 AM
The imagery in this poem is holding me hostage in a state of awe, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 2:33 PM
Thank you, Caren!
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