And the words for this week's Wordle are (drum roll please): craft, joy, supple, alchemist, gauge, juices, tender, acid, acumen, sprinkled, and sweep. I found the words difficult, but then I got the idea of writing about what I do and using the alchemist as a metaphor and I hope it works.
The Quilter
She sat at her sewing machine
piecing fabric and as an alchemist
would measure and sprinkle
acids over various metals
so she mixed colors and patterns
her acumen helping her gauge
just the right combinations
that would bring a tender smile
from those who saw her craft.
She moved the fabric easily
under the needle of her machine
with a suppleness which belied her age,
her creative juices flowing easily
as the joy of her art swept through her.
Oh how I'd love to be able to do that!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is fun!
DeleteSuch joy in creating. Swept off my feet!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jules!
DeleteJust beautiful. I think any quilter or anyone who lives quilts could identify with your wordle. You used the words seamlessly. So nice to meet you here!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary! I sure appreciate your comment!
DeleteHave you ever read "The Quiltmaker's Gift?" It is a beautiful picture book about a greedy king, and the magic a quiltmaker brings to his life. Your poem made me think of it. This is lovely, Daphne.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment and no I haven't read "The Quiltmaker's Gift" but I will sure do so now! Thanks for letting me know about it. Have a lovely day!
Deleteoo-o-o-! Wonderful...I could see the works of art come to life! I hope you read Viv's! A kindred quilter:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Janet, and yes, I did read Viv's and it is excellent!
Deletewonderful. never would have pulled quilting out of these words but you and Viv pulled it off wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Mark!
DeleteA quilt alchemist with writing acumen. Fun wordle-
ReplyDeleteThanks, Teri!
DeleteThis works perfectly, and I love the last line!
ReplyDeleteThanks so, Inger-M!!
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