The Tapestry of My Life

The tapestry of my life is nearly done. Unique to

Me, there are dropped stitches and conflicted patterns

Scattered throughout. One could say that those slip-ups

Represent the times I thoughtlessly failed as I took

My eye off the plan and subsequently missed the point.

There are imperfections in its design to be sure. I will

Not be awarded a blue ribbon for best in show, I know.

But the dog doesn’t care. He snuggles up to it anyway,

Seeking only the soft, woven warmth it provides. You

May not be impressed, and as far as I’m concerned, that’s

Fine. It is what it is, you see, and happens to be the best

I could do at the time. See that blue circle over there?

That was done on purpose.

Chris Hanch 12-8-16