Spring Fleece
by Sondra Ball
this spring's fleece
from lamb and sheep
being prepared
teased
carded
logged
wrapped tightly
on the spindle
lanolin smell
lingering
poke berries
simmering
on the stove
deep dye
purple red
ready
for wool dipping
outside line
ready to hang
colored wool
next winter's
child sweaters
volume 12(8)
April 15, 2008
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