cohesive

artwork by pierre-auguste renoir

my story is not quite cross-stitched

not embroidered either

instead it is a series of loose fibers

strands waiting to be tied

it is a past only i remember

and a future no one can predict

i hold the needle

threaded with sparkling colors

ready to embellish all the negatives

suddenly realizing 

they are precisely the reason

my story is cohesive

Reviews

[Tim]

I think we can all learn from mistakes and negative events in our lives. To renew ourselves is part of the needle you talk about. I like poems that apply to everyone reading; everyone that can relate. I think you did that here through your own experience.

[Lydia Shutter]

So pleased you could relate to my words. Thank you. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

damn clever message i like that, you are so right:) Even the most wretched of our lives is part of our comprise I suppose it what we do with it, that is the key.... of your surmise! like the look of this weave Lydia

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks very much for your review. Lydi**

[R.E. Ray]

First, I love the Renoir! A perfect artwork to pair with your poem. I admire how you embrace uncertainty and imperfection and use those qualities to stitch a humble piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for the lovely review. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

This is one of my favorites of yours. "Cohesive" is a word I've always loved & it's refreshing to think of it in terms of being "out there" not necessarily hemmed in to a well-behaved unit. We can be cohesive & still let the frazzled fringe fly. I love that. That's what the USA needs to embrace better at times (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

There are days I am more frazzled fringe than cohesive! :) Thanks for the review, Margie. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i see the speaker despite many obstacles keeping the threads of her life cohesive...and she will sew life as she may see fit...

really intriguing metaphor here.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Jacob. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

The negatives are a part of the whole picture and contribute to whom we are. I like the metaphor threading through your lines Lydi**. I picked up some colourful imagery. A little gem you have penned here.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Chris. I always appreciate your reviews. Lydi*

[Neville]

Your story but cameo-ed here, is beautifully crafted and spoke, with no ragged edges or tears to be mended.. darn near perfect... excuse the pun ... a little work of art & true.

Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate you stopping by to read and review, Neville. Thanks. Lydi**