Sunday, April 11, 2010

Poem #10: The Intentional Flaw

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The Native American beadwork
contains one flaw,
a different color, a spirit bead,
as the Great Spirit will not enter
a perfect work.
Perfection versus the intentional flaw.

Persian rugs, a Japanese vase,
the quilt from a farm in Missouri;
each with their intentional flaw,
each filled with something larger,
each an invitation:
take this flawed object
and fill it with yourself.
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1 comment:

  1. true, Sw Indian plate designs never close a full circle, because the spirit of it has to be able to come and go. So do you want me to weave a shaman's black and white neckband or wristband or hatband or bootfob for you? Just say when.

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