Contributed by Mary Economou Green

Crafting Sisters

On yet another Saturday afternoon, sitting with a coffee,

I turn on the laptop, press the zoom link, and with anticipation

gaze intently at the gallery of welcoming faces on the screen:

hostess Amanda, weaving and fringing exquisite shawls,

Alexandra sketching inspirational calligraphy,

Carolyn coloring in Monet hues, Evey carefully crocheting,

Jonni making festive cards with a humorous twist,

Krissy busy journaling, Laura F sewing golden creations,

Laura R painting enchanting scenes in nature,

Nicole knitting complicated, comely sweaters,

Pam felting quirky gnomes, Rachel beading intricate jewellery

(as pet appearances interrupt with their alluring antics).

During discussions, dialogues, repartees, even rants, we

conquer pandemic distress, political angst, societal woes;

uplift ourselves from circumstantial sorrow, individual sadness.

We veer from mundane to philosophical, personal to universal,

ever-sprinkling kindness, laughter, compassion, friendship,

our circle of creative, charismatic, crafty crafting women.

December, 2021.