I am the fabric woven from your life-
tattered and torn, stained and irregular.
Wash me; some color may disappear, but much will remain.
Embedded memories, hues of regrets, tints of triumph.
Some people create perfect cloth, carefully planned,
skillfully woven, each splash of color placed just so.
But my composition is of haphazard construction,
unplanned fabrics and dyes used seemingly at random.
I am the result of decisions, disasters, and accidental happiness;
and I am beautiful.
Author notes
10 lines; pic prompt credit to Danny
A contest entry
- PIF/Picture Inspired by AliceinPoetryLand.
1000 points, ended September 1, 2008, 10 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Weaver by james119.
600 points, ended September 16, 2008, 14 entries
Honorable mention
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Honorable mention
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Comments
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aww this is beautiful. I am giving you a 25 for this poem. Excellent work. You've got a total of 90 points. You've made the finalist list. Thanks for entering the contest and best of luck to you. Kahy
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Stunningly written piece of poetry. I can see why you have won so many awards with this one. Good luck in the contest.
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very nice poem here i like the deep thought that it imprints in your mind nice job good luck to you in the contest
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Wow...I love this comparison. Amazing imagery. Thanks for entering!
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I am sure you are beautiful
Life is such a tapestry for many of us and is to be appreciated for what it is. We grow and learn from successes and failures, as well as the every day plodding, marching or dancing. Our response matters.
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Congratulations on a very well deserved silver ... it should have been gold
Sue
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Your poetry has come a long way since you first joined this site..... This is a wonderful example of such and very deserving of the trophy my friend.
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This is a very nice metaphorical poem. You have woven the imagery well. Congratulations on the silver cup. It is well deserved.
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"I am beautiful."
Yes, sweet poet, you are. Your poetry fills me up.
Love, Lane
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I agree with all the comments below. A wonderful poem, well done. Best of luck in the contest.
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Wow, what a fantastic take on this. I love the last line especially, because nothing compares to believing in ourselves. Great write! Best of luck.
Linda
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You have woven a beautiful poem with well chosen words and a wonderful take on the prompt.
All the best in the contest
Sue
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Powerful, constructive and excellently creative. A great take on the pic prompt, well done
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Oh yes! This is just beautiful! Tha flaws are what make the beauty in our souls. The precise, carefully planned selections make for such a boring life. To manage what life thows at us makes the clth so much strongerExcellent metaphor!
Thanks for a wonderful entry
gaylene
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