Knitted Sunshine


She is sunshine
knitted into the
bleakness of poverty.

Her yarn brings
a rainbow to dispel
the dusty color of drought.

With a smile and a blessing
she sits under a slatted roof
spinning despair into hope.


©Susie Clevenger 2012
Photograph: Margaret Bednar
Margaret Bednar has graciously
offered her beautiful photography 
as inspiration for our poetry.
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Comments

Kerry O'Connor said…
This is such a unique way to present a character sketch: the woman came alive through her surroundings and her craft.
September 9, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Margaret said…
Susie! This is splendid and so amazingly done. These woman really do spin a rainbow from poverty! Well done.
September 9, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Geraldine said…
Wonderful evocative words Susie. I'm glad I stopped by.

Happy Week, G
September 9, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Grace said…
An inspiring post Susie ~ I like the knitted sunshine dispelling the dark shades ~
September 9, 2012 at 2:31 PM
hedgewitch said…
I really like that final image, Susie--it focuses us on the power we each have to make change in our own worlds...a lovely mirroring of the vibrancy Margaret caught in her picture.
September 9, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Peggy said…
Wonderfully put! I now see that this is a photo of bright yarns--thought they might be beads at first. And yes these women do weave sunshine into the world.
September 9, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Maude Lynn said…
This is so creative!
September 9, 2012 at 7:41 PM
Anonymous said…
so often the happiness is somehow found intertwined into otherwise unpleasant situations
September 9, 2012 at 8:30 PM
Kay L. Davies said…
Oh, wow, Susie, this is wonderfully done. I love it.
K
September 9, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Jinksy said…
A very evocative poem - pretty poverty captured in words.
September 10, 2012 at 2:07 AM
Susan said…
A beautiful sensitive comparison of the color and weaving with the landscape, and in the process you show the heart of a woman spinning hope. Love it.
September 10, 2012 at 3:56 AM
De Jackson said…
Oh, this is lovely. Love this spin.
And this character. The world needs more of her.
de
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September 10, 2012 at 8:33 AM
Helen said…
There must be a peace and contentment that comes from the simple act of knitting. I wish I had learned, now these arthritic fingers won't cooperate. Your poem is beautiful.
September 11, 2012 at 12:51 AM
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