Cross Stitch at Forty Paces

cross stitch at forty paces
dazzling frocks and pretty laces,
colour threads in woven glee
glances thrown frightening me,
gathering at the spring fair
laughter greets the brightest lair.

cheerful party with social graces
serious game frames smiling faces,
gossip thrives and chatter thrills
contest war to highlight skills,
gifts given producing living art
gladdening souls and enhancing hearts.

delightful beauty now created
abstract vision has been translated,
does not matter who will win
as long as the fun begins,
when trying hard to get the nod
remember always to honour God.