Weave

"We gave the future to the winds, and slumbered tranquilly in the present, weaving the dull world around us into dreams." - Edgar Allan Poe Like plaited braids our lives entwine, yet such a fragile web we weave. The busy dizzy looms of life whose lovely woven linen lies are wet with tears on wrinkled wishes, and lips amiss from kissing shuttles. Emotions cross and interlace - pricked fingers bleed - awake! a dream? Yet still, of life - is much the same, where treadles endless treading toils...

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/8/2023 11:43:00 AM

Craig, I always look forward to your metaphoric masterpieces. Love the way you incorporated so many images of weaving into the depths of your poem that unfolds like cloth from a loom. Congratulations on your win! Blessings my friend.

Craig Cornish
Date: 5/8/2023 2:39:00 PM

Thanks so much Sam

Constance La France

Date: 4/27/2023 11:53:00 AM

Craig, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations and I like your quote too !

Craig Cornish
Date: 5/8/2023 2:41:00 PM

Honored Constance - thank you - I figured the best way to apologize was to participate, as they are an inspirational challenge!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/27/2023 7:33:00 AM

Lovely read. I was entwined in your simile. Congratulations your win Craig! :)

Craig Cornish
Date: 4/27/2023 10:12:00 AM

Thank you Linda

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/27/2023 6:38:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Craig :) -

Craig Cornish
Date: 4/27/2023 10:12:00 AM

Thanks so much

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/27/2023 3:02:00 AM

When I read the words treadles and treading toils, I thought about my old treadle sewing machine which was a work out for one's legs. I enjoyed reading this winning work. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Craig Cornish
Date: 4/27/2023 10:14:00 AM

Thanks Sara--I have a side table made from an old Singer treadle - love the history!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/26/2023 8:30:00 PM

"plaited braids", "wrinkled wishes" - very beautifully written. Congratulations!

Craig Cornish
Date: 4/27/2023 10:14:00 AM

very kind, thank you

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/26/2023 6:42:00 PM

Hi Craig, Congratulations on your top win. Have a good evening:-) Alexis

Craig Cornish
Date: 4/27/2023 10:14:00 AM

Thank you Alexis!

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/24/2023 8:39:00 AM

Great poetry, Craig. Obviously you are doing well:) good to see you my friend:)

Craig Cornish
Date: 4/24/2023 9:14:00 AM

Thank you Daniel!--Survival Danny Boy---entered the 4th quarter in January (75 yrs young)--walked 2 miles this AM and going out for another 2 right now - take care my friend.