I am the fabric on your bed,
constantly sat on
by computers, books, bums,
three cats, and various bags.
Puncture holes and pulled threads
came from unclipped claws.
I’m blue-yellow bright!
linted with fluff and bits of leaves
(the leavings of socks and
feline fiends)
plus your dandruff
and the odd flying ant.
A quilt’s commentary (v2)
Blue-yellow bright, buttoned,
I’m pulled and punctured
by unclipped claws.
I underscore your life,
cover your sleep.
A bed lined with fur and flecked with leaves
(the leavings of socks and
feline fiends),
books, bums, bags,
dead skin,
collected cats,
the odd flying ant.
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no flying ant here, but cat claws and stuff abundant…
regards, drager
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nice to hear from you drager!
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A nice choice of object. I imagine it was a challenge to keep nostalgia out of the picture!
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It is hard to stay in the moment
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I’m working on mine and it is very challenging to keep within the parameters Dennis set!
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I made a new version…I tend to be trigger happy…
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I’ll have to go check!
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My quilt’s voice falls very flat, without the use of those other meaningful devices! But I think a shop bought quilt should be a boring conversationalist
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I know my quilts might have lots to say!!
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Wow very clever and well done. I found the parameters quite challenging as well. As I’m sentimental about most things. I almost felt sorry for my object.
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thanks Maria!
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Love both Catherine but my favourite stanza id the last one 😅
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I love both versions, Catherin! Those feline fiends made me laugh. 😁
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aw, thanks Nolcha!
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Hey that sounds like my blanket! Nice one…Nice two!
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Thank you Christine!!
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Catherin, the second version is pared back, more in control, and adheres to what the prompt was pushing for. Staying in the moment is the hard part here, and I can see the first version slipping toward commentary. The second version holds the line: the object, what it endures, nothing extra. Spot on.
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A true place of comfort. (K)
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Thank you Dennis for the feedback! I tend not to edit enough, hence me going back for a second try.
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A perfect take. Poor fabric, no emotions attached.
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Brava Catherin! I think your quilt is spot on. Love the detail.
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Thank you so much!
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Flying ants! Such a thing exists?
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oh yes…young queens have to be able to fly to establish their new nests
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We have many species of ants where I am and most give a nasty bite too. I don’t believe I’ve seen any fly though. There are plenty of other flying things though.
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Where are you? I’m in Australia
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Thailand. Previously, Australia and originally from nasty-insect-free England.
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Apologies if I’ve asked you that before
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all insects have wings at some stage…
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I love the voice here — that “computers, books, bums” line really made me smile. The whole vibe feels fun and lived-in.
~David
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Thank you David!
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*hug!*
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I *should probably* spend less time on my bed
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heheheh…
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hi, Catherin❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Ange, is now live:
Much love,
David
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