She toiled away, spending hours in the dim light
Her needle deftly pulling thread, ensuring each stitch was tight
The expanse of the sheer white cloth spread out before her
Flowers, leaves and stems, she skillfully embroidered
The project was intensive, and she had a deadline to meet
She worked on it late into the night until the embroidery was complete
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Her work would travel the world- so she was made to believe
She had no idea how that would be achieved
The cloth she had embroidered would be transformed
Into couture pieces, she had been informed
By a prominent designer she had been chosen
Into each stitch her dreams she had woven
She had saved her family from starvation with her needle and thread
At least they had enough for their daily bread
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She longed to follow the storied journey
Of her intricately crafted embroidery
One day on the television she happened to see
A fashion show taking place in another country
A model sashayed on the ramp in a beautiful dress in powder blue
The camera zoomed in on her outfit, she immediately knew
This was her work, even though the cloth had been dyed
In that moment, her heart soared with pride
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She went back to her needlework with her enthusiasm renewed
No one knew who she was, but far and wide her craft had been viewed
Passion...unbridled 