Thread Time

pliant
strands which curl, knot
coloring surface life
unifying

woven
strings, strung, bow tight
joining top to bottom
left side to right

threads light
threads bright or dark
holding, strengthening, strong
genetic strands   


Contest : Threads of Syllables
Date: 4/17/14
Poet: Debbie Guzzi
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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May 7, 2014 at 9:33 AM
soup mail
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 11:12 PM
glad this made the list, Debs. Congrats.
A. Sharma Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 4:01 AM
Yes Debbie true n u emerge victorious wid this thread time,,, great poem n a great win, congrats!
Mehta Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Nice take on the theme of thread. Congrats on a fine win, debbie
Richards Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 2:35 PM
Love that you took those threads into a unique direction....genetics indeed, are a family quilt, woven through time. Nice to share this place with you!!
Parker Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 12:32 PM
congratulations on your win with as I said your well woven poem
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 11:48 AM
Very good write...straight to the roots. :) congrats on a fine win. // paul
Onclaud Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 11:33 AM
ohh the generational ties.. whata beauty, debbie... sweet congrats on your glory in my contest.. huggs
Walker  Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Nice Debbie and congratulations on winning in Nette's contest... Verlena
Dietrich Avatar
April 19, 2014 at 9:27 PM
love that ending. It's genetic!!!
Richards Avatar
April 18, 2014 at 10:25 AM
I love it that you took the "threads" with a literal sense, and made them strong as rope........I can climb up your poetry and keep learning !
Parker Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 4:02 PM
Well woven poem
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