I.
Sunlight sneaks
its bobbins through
the deciduous trees.
Stitches needlelace across
the open neck of the lake.
Willing waters,
ready to please,
ready to partake.
II.
Each gossamer design
is not a ballgown.
Some are silken nets
cast midair,
invisible bayonets;
the spinner’s
attempt to survive
summer on a street post.
III.
A gardener’s shiny
spade lays a pattern
in aerated soil;
a nursery fantasy forms.
Patient pathways create
delicately spread threads
to make his fine brocade.
© 2022 | K.Hartless
Contest write. Topic: Lace. The task: Write three vignettes of 25 words each, exactly. Ta-dah! What do you think?
I spent the day teaching my students, many of which are struggling with issues outside of reading. I spent the day talking to worried colleagues. Chatting with parents that fear for their children, in more than the usual ways. So, I thought I would share this song that came to mind when I sat down and thought: what will I post today? Should I even post? Now, I’m going to spend my evening writing. Not fiction, but letters. Let’s hope I’m wrong about the song at least.
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
I think it’s gorgeous, and inspiring. You weave so many delicious images, it’s a feast for the senses. Lovely write, K.
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Thank you, Jeff. I’m so glad you like these vignettes.
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You’re welcome, K. Always. I did, indeed, very much.
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This was such an intimate portrait of early dawn, K! ❤ From the ripples on the lake, the spider's web jewelled with morning dew, the slow trenches gouged into the soil – wonderful vivid imprints here 😀
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Why thank you, Tom. I am grateful for your praise. As much as I love the wild beauty, a planned garden is also a masterpiece. Thank you for dropping by to read this one. 💜
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Thank you, John. I, too, am a fan of spiderwebs. They seem to surface in my writing. I’m so glad you find the ending satisfying.
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Beautiful, K!
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I love the depth and breadth of this metaphor. Excellent work K. ❤☺❤
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Thank you kindly, Carolyn. 💜💜
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You are welcome, K. 💜💜
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Beautiful this woven word imagery!
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Thank you, Jaya. I am always in awe of nature’s handiwork.
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Beautiful images K. A wonderful antidote to ugly current affairs.
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Thank you, MarionNature is soothing to me, so I escape there in person and in my writing. 💜
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