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Coat of Many Colours
Only I can wear
Design me a coat that only I can wear
Line it with my life’s experiences and lessons learnt,
With each stitch sew in my tears and fears
Then bind the hem with the times I’ve been burnt.
Once completed, it’s time to fill in the gaps
With motifs that brought unimaginable joy,
Add badges of love, excitement and happiness
Such as the birth of a much wanted baby boy.
Shade in the sorrow of going it alone
Place patches of bold colours to show the fights won,
When love and joy shone through heartache and pain
Bright stitches embroider the excitement and fun.
Tattoo the pocket with the sun rising
Eclipsing the hearts sheer magic and joy,
Although still alone and afraid of tomorrow
Add in the birth of another beautiful baby boy.
Don’t forget to add the bright coloured rainbow
Stretching from shoulder to shoulder,
Paint in the pot of gold that was discovered
With the love experienced as my boys grew older.
