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Seamstress’ Battle Cry

Go to war,
With needle and thread,
Embroider your wounds,
In colours of crimson and red.

Let the scissors and thimble,
Be your weapons of choice,
As you weave tales of triumph,
With every delicate poise.

The mop and the broom,
Shall be your battle gear,
As you sweep away troubles,
And vanquish every fear.

With cutting and grating,
You shall slice through the fray,
And with each knot you tie,
You’ll pave a new way.

Washing and rinsing,
Shall cleanse your soul,
And ironing and folding,
Shall make you whole.

For colours, hues, and tints,
Are your shield and your armour,
And stains that won’t come off,
Shall be your badge of honour.

This ancient technology,
Of knitting and knotting,
Shall be your trusted ally,
In battles worth plotting.

About This Poem

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: South Africa, ZAF

Favorite Poets: Philip Larkin, Kahlil Gibran, William Blake, Shabbir Banoobhai, Refaat Alareer, James Matthews, Pablo Neruda, Jalaluddin Rumi, Maya Angelou, Antjie Krog

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

9 months ago

Hello!

you should enter this poem in the new member contest! I think it could win!

*hugs, Cat

Yacubi

Yacubi

9 months ago

Hi Candlewitch

Thank you so much for your comments and advice. I appreciate this.

I'm wondering; how do I enter the contest? I'm a brand new member :-)

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

9 months ago

I forgot to say...

Welcome to Neopoet! If you have any questions please send me a private message and I will do my best to help!

*hugs, Cat

Rula

Rula

9 months ago

Hallo Yacubi

A warm welcome to Neopoet.
An evocative creative piece. It's really striking how you've used every days' tools and tasks as weapons to conquer the daily challenges.
Much enjoyed and looking forward to reading more of your work.
Thank you for sharing.

Yacubi

Yacubi

9 months ago

Hi Rula

Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your insights. I will make the connection through Instagram.

Rula

Rula

9 months ago

Thank you!

followed you back.
You have such a rich content there!

Yacubi

Yacubi

9 months ago

I'm blushing.

I'm enjoying this engagement in this site. So much learn and grasp.