Knit a stitch, rip it out
knit three, rip one
create with the bestowal of a kiss
destroy with the unkind word
knit – a visit to the sick
rip – anger in the belly
hatred…I forgot!
knit and knit and try to stop
the tearing out –
the thoughts unceasingly

when it’s over
will I have a garment to put on?
will I be clothed in a robe of light
or go naked?