Modern life is artificial and unnatural
So we’re told that we should
Reconnect with our ancient crafts
It will calm - and do us good.
Of all our ancestors’ skills
The best one seemed to be
Spinning wool and knitting a jumper
Designed by – and for – me.
I couldn’t wait to achieve inner calm
Where mind and body are at peace
So I dashed out to an alpaca farm
And bought myself a fleece!
Spinning equipment was needed too -
Getting back to basics is not cheap,
I expected it to be soothing and satisfying
And to help me to fall asleep
But carding, spinning and plying
As explained in all the craft books
Was difficult - infuriating - stressful -
And not as easy as it looks.
I admire our ancestors who did this
For every garment that they wore –
Thank goodness for modern artificial life
And clothes that can be bought in a store.
January 2013
