Quilt.
Lynne is weaving a quilt
based on a pattern
in the happy cancer ward.
Do you ever deviate from it?
The pattern? I ask.
Rarely, she says.
If I do things can go horribly wrong
but sometimes, she says with a tinkle
in her voice,
they can go wondrously right.
- pic courtesy of pinterest
John Malone 
Best of luck and good wishes to Lynn – lovely colours
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if shes’ there next time I’ll add more info; she brightened up the world — and isn’t it so like poetry: if you deviate from the pattern you’ve devised then things can go …..
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Ha absolutely John 😊
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Quilting is an artwork that so intrigues and attracts me.
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me too, Worms; but I’m not handy with my hands: never attracted to carpentry or metalwork; how about you? all I can do is hold a pen and punch a keyboard — some poets, likeour own Barbara Hanrahan could quilt, paint and write —
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Sewing needles and pins and the like, they are not my friends unfortunately. I am a klutz in their presence. Perhaps it is nervous awe. I have tried sewing but feel like a total foreigner there… languageless and odd footed.
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you must write a poem on this, Worms; I love the self deprecating was yuo say it: ‘Klutz’ is magnificent 🙂
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and fingers crossed for it all to go right for her
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she’s a seasoned quilter, Beth , she’ll be alright; healthwise, she’s looking good —
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oh, yes, I really meant for her health and good to know!
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Fantastic ending.
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I think SHE nailed it, Bob 🙂
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A little deviation can be a whole new picture or story. Always take a chance. Wish her and you the best. 🙂
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I will Terveen, Thanks, I’ll catch up with her in a fortnight and ask 🙂
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Very pretty
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yes, it’s an honor seeing a quilt being woven —
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A little deviation can bring a lot of joy sometimes. I understand Lynne though… certain disciplines (like quilting) may require adhering to rules. 😀
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spot on, Eden: deviation requires boldness and strength, qualities in short supply under a chemo regime —
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No doubt, sending healing thoughts to you and Lynne.
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that’s so kind of you, Eden; thanks; I don’t know how Array’s name got attached to your comment; but it was late and I was drifting off 😦
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Interesting thoughts around the potentials of deviation. The lightness of the poem weighed with the anxious realities of the “happy” cancer ward also make me pause. You’ve captured a lovely person and moment in Lynne, and balanced it well with felt and unspoken realities. A fine poem about the human spirit. Be well John!
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thanks so much; yes, the concept of deviation fascinates me; it is the point where original and edgy art takes off —
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It’s true new patterns are only ever formed from breaking old ones. Your brevity is heart-warming, John.
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thanks K 🙂
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You’re welcome. 💜
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What a beautiful metaphor for life! Lovely writing.
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