Lion 19 : Still Standing On Her Head
Lion 19:
Florian.
Artist behind the lion:
Farid Belkahia (Moroccan visual artist).
Adoptive Writer:
Catherine at Still Standing On Her Head.
Blog Description:
It seems this lion couldn't have gone to a more perfect home. Catherine is not only a fan of poetry - there is some superb work here - but she is also keen on quiltmaking! Catherine lives in Christchurch, in the South Island of New Zealand, and readers of her blog are treated to wonderful photos of her environs. The quality of the writing here is very high and the subjects and poetry make this site a real pleasure to stroll through.
Poem or piece of prose inspired by the lion:
Don't snigger. I am not what you think.
The women who made me had little,
but they chose only the best pieces
for me. They knew what it was
to fight. They sewed fierceness
and strength into every stitch.
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3 comments:
Ahh--I like this anthem of defiance and strength.
It speaks for all of us who by necessity wore hand-me-downs with PRIDE.
Catherine, this is such a powerful ending: "They sewed fierceness/
and strength into every stitch." I am drawn into your poem more and more each time I read it. Thank you.
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