| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Joe Cramer on 01/01/10 at 12:13 PM ... I loved the word choice and useage here..... |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 01/01/10 at 04:26 PM Loved this piece- clear, and right to the point. Well done- thanks! Happy New Year! |
| Posted by Glenn Currier on 01/02/10 at 05:29 PM Wow! What a way to end the year - such a great poem, Mel. Gees, where do I start? That first powerful line sets the stage for this poignant story told with the care of a master wordweaver. It seems to me to have been sparely crafted with language distilled from a rich, textured, and interesting life. I really really love the way you have so beautifully set forth a life and relationship with the apt metaphors of fabric and loom. Mel, I think this is your best poem ever. Absolutely incredible. I will say more later after it has had a chance to settle into my consciousness. My sister in law standing here reading it said: "Oh, that's beautiful!" |
| Posted by Michael Smith on 01/02/10 at 06:33 PM This is so somber yet beautiful. It makes me want to inject life into the writer and help them renew their faith. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 01/03/10 at 12:07 AM Oh, my, this is a finely woven piece. From beginning to end this rocks, one word perfectly fitting into the next. Glenn is right on - I think this is your best ever. |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 01/03/10 at 01:32 AM A wonderful piece of writing Clara. It would certainly deserve POTD by any standards. It is such a great reflection of life with all of its ins and outs, tears and patches. None of which any of could live without. |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 01/03/10 at 01:47 AM The Holidays inspired you wonderfully! |
| Posted by Tony Whitaker on 01/03/10 at 04:21 AM My first poem of the year to read and what a gem. I loved the alliteration but, more important, the message. It speaks of where I am in life. I am worn with patches that grow each year, but words such as these keep these tired bones moving and want to read more. Thank you to a friend who suggested me reading this and now I know why. This perosn knows what I like and this is absolutely stunnning. POTD material for me and into my faves! |
| Posted by Anne Engelen on 01/03/10 at 11:47 AM Letting go of something what's been comforting for so long is extremely hard to do. But once ready to let go, replacing it by something new can be so rewarding. Great poem! |
| Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 01/03/10 at 08:29 PM Yes, yes, this is good poetry! Thanks Clara Mae, the expansion of the idea is excellent and clear in its images. Delighted. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 01/04/10 at 04:53 AM Hi Clara,
It's beautiful, yet kinda sad, yet it's like out with the old year & in with the new year. Looking forward to better, & brighter future. Great write. Glenn mention this one to me.
He's hit it right on the nose with this one.
Hey, sweetie, it's going to be a hit!!
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| Posted by Joe David on 01/11/10 at 05:36 PM Beautiful metaphor. Wonderfully well written. I feel the wear of time and the sadness that there is no one there to patch the hole, to restore the wholeness of a continuing life or relationship. Very well done. |
| Posted by Kara Hayostek on 03/15/12 at 07:21 PM I love how you wove fabric terminology into this fine poem, and it's ending is sad, like the disintegration of antique lace :-( |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 07/11/16 at 07:12 PM Congrats lady, on POTD and certainly well judged! I hope all is well with you. |
