She places the silver thimble on her thumb
Threads the needle
Winds the bobbin
Her face a crown of concentration
Totally absorbed in her old fashioned hobby
Her stitches are neat and tidy
All in a perfect row
My fingers shake too much to compare
Look, she says
All pretty and glowing
A new dress for a new day
Still the perfect blue
White crisp apron
She wears it well
I smile at her enthusiasm
Silently encourage her joy
Now I am dressed, what shall we do today
Watch the rain
Play with words
The usual rhythm of time spent wondering
The thimble makes a tiny ring as it slides off her finger onto the wooden table
All finished
The ground smells fresh
The rain quietly splashes the window
We study it quietly
Watching the world is a new hobby in itself.
Oh I LOVE that closing line. Watching the world is my FAVOURITE hobby! I love the description of her careful sewing, the fresh pinafore..........a lovely read!
ReplyDeleteI think you have nailed it Jae, as writers we do learn that observation is our strength to be able to get inspiration by using our eyes and putting what we see into words.
ReplyDeleteI so love the image of her, concentrating hard enough to stitch a telling frown on her brow, her fingers birthing patterns while her mind keeps count of their shapes. And that ending? Oh, I'm totally with Sherry (and the speaker)--few pastimes are as fulfilling as watching the world.
ReplyDeleteThis is a delightful read and what a joy in the closing line! Love that 'crown of concentration'.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Your best to date.
ReplyDeleteYour poem reminds me of my grandmother who had a small selection of thimbles to use when she sewed. I love the phrase ‘her face a crown of concentration’ and the lines:
ReplyDelete‘The thimble makes a tiny ring as it slides off her finger onto the wooden table
All finished
The ground smells fresh
The rain quietly splashes the window’ –
such a peaceful scene, Jae.
What a wonderful hobby to ponder the amazing works of nature. Happy Wednesday Jae
ReplyDeleteMuch❤🕊❤love
Watch the rain
ReplyDeletePlay with words... what could possibly be a better use of time!
Watching the world- love it! This is so detailed and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA poem as gentle and engaging as the sewing and watching it contains.
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