Weaving the Universe
by Kerfe Roig
and
I said:
Here are threads,
here is a frame
to anchor them. Here are
the colors of the earth
and the fibers of living:
Weave them into worlds of pattern,
into a mirror, reflected song.
NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: In Navajo stories, Spider Woman, after creating the world, was given the gift of weaving by the Holy People. Instructed by Spider Man, who created the first loom, and Spider Woman, who sings the weaving song, the people of the Navajo nation continue to pass on the ways of fiber work to their descendants.
Illustration by Kerfe Roig
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kerfe Roig often uses fiber in her artwork. Inspired by the Navajo myth, she embroidered a Spider Woman doll to serve as companion and spiritual advisor. You can follow her poetic and artistic journey on the blog she does with her friend Nina: methodtwomadness.wordpress.com.
AUTHOR’S PHOTO CAPTION: Spider Woman, my fiber alter ego. (Artwork by Kerfe Roig.)
Silver Birch Press 
Lovely poem!
Thanks Sofia.
Reblogged this on method two madness and commented:
I was pleased to be asked to participate in another great series from Silver Birch Press.
Impactful and beautiful, Kerfe.
I’m so happy to now be following this blog.
I just finished reading Anansi Boys novel by Neil Gaiman. Thinking about webs and stories and interconnections, I’m inspired to create an art piece in response. I like how you’ve personified the spider story teller in your 2 pieces shown here. Provocative.