The hole usually wears in the heel
after the wool has thinned, so that
held against the morning, one sees
a patchwork, a woven crossing
of strands. And then the hole,
appears, calling for needle and yarn,
for stitches to be made around the
circle or tear, then criss-crossed back
and forth to weave endurance, to patch
what can be for a little longer.
Wounds after surgery are often closed
with staples, or glued against chance
opening. Inner wounds are stitched
by skilled surgeons whose hands
have practiced darning flesh.
Whether socks or mortal meat be
mended, held up to either sun or moon
the sky will break through, haloing
the edges of all wounds, then sealing
them with light.
Darning Socks by Penny Harter | Garden Lavender Poetry Reed Diffuser Set
$20.00Price
