These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Ovi: "Making Art"

To see a canvas needing thread,
some white and pink, and then some red,
we follow patterns to be led.
In time peony's done.

To count the stitches left and right,
and up and down, it takes all night.
Yet, when it's done, it's quite a sight.
The paisleys dance and twirl.

The sunset photograph becomes
a canvas full of image sums.
The orange hues like sightline drums
make muted viewers all.

Each stitch-in-line embroidery,
red threads on towel pictures free
a coffee cup for all to see
with yellow steam above.

An oak or elm at end of day,
acrylic paints put on display.
The varied greens make this soul say,
"'Tis fun to make some art."

by Jay O’Toole
on June 15th, 2023