The Tie That Binds

Posted byChristine BoltonPosted inBlog, HealingTags:, , , , , , , , , 
The tie binding us
Cleverly hides the frayed
Edges of our existence

As we continue darning the holes in a relationship
That was over before it began

We gather our troubles with ease
Backstitching an appliqué
Over the damaged fabric of our lives

Facing the obvious with no bias
Gives us the strength to move on
Before this affair bursts at the seam

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Christine Bolton, Poetry for Healing
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Lillian is hosting D’Verse Poets and has given us some sewing terms to inspire our poem.
I have used several:
Binding, Darning, Ease, Gather, Backstitch, Appliqué and Bias


Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

21 thoughts on “The Tie That Binds”

  1. This evokes sadness from me….a frayed relationship but one that is struggling for the individuals to move on. You do provide that hope in this line “Gives us the strength to move on”

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