threadbare hearts
are often clothed
in wardrobe harlequin
the patterns and the colors
give the lie to
where they've been
and form a shield of comedy
about the weakened thread
upon the point of parting
which would lead to being bled
of the little life remaining
'neath the manic, grim facade
threadbare hearts
so chafed and worn
deserve a second chance
the weaver and the seamstress
distant cousins to the fates
may sort between their charges
and transcend the bitter past
darning one from threadbare two
a garment that will last.
© 2015 Frederick Andrew ~ All rights reserved
Inspired by Uma Venkatraman's some ties
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