An ancient skill, the making of a rope
Twisting threads into a strong,tough form
Used for tying up a fishing boat
Or ancient ships where slaves rowed till deformed
Ropes of pearls would decorate a queen
Yet ropes were used to hang condemned men
Who knows what this rope above has seen?
Was it used by sailors now and then?
Primeval like the gift of flame and fire
Animals tied up so they won’t run
In the form of wool it has empires
Keeping warm in winter ,kingdom come
A skein, a rope , a thread, a ball of wool
From this sight, imagination’s full
How my heart sings 