monstermetal Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I dont know that this is really a poem... but I dont know what else to call it either... Anyway last spring when I was on vacation i jotted this down and liked it, so I thought I would share... The Blacksmith The lowly blacksmith Seen through history as a slave to his craft Pounding away endlessly in a hot, dark hovel Dressed in attire and wielding implements that make every movement seem laborus and excruciating to the ignorant observer That onlooker may see a endless, joyless toil- Blow after Blow See nothing but the effort and expense of his tireless work But to the Blacksmith the reality of his work is clear He does not do the dull work of a dim mind But rather the work of the gods themselves He is deep in trance like thought The result of each blow anticipated long before the hammer raised The vision of his completed work fixed vividly in his minds eye Each facet and dimension a reality long before his blows make it so Transforming the ugly, valueless ore of the land into the tools of progress, the treasures of mankind or simply the unseen artistry of the maker The Blacksmith. Powerful and mighty - within his mind lies the endless possibility to wrought into existence the very fabric of society. Humble, for he knows to gloat of the power could somehow demean it His pride directed at the refinement of the craft Shown as the ever increasing, but never complete understanding Efforts are but to impart more value within each blow, To express his understanding of quality and process To further his craft, not out of ego, but because to do so brings fourth beauty As creator he has a choice To fashion a cold and ugly implement devoid of quality Or to forge his heart and soul into the very iron Create the unmistakable yet undefinable difference that gives it value Far beyond that of underlying form Larry.... Written on the beach in Mexico 2-20-2009:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Very nice larry- I think you get it! I think you can replace blacksmith with many other vocations and still read well. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrann Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Well done... It is always nice to prove that there are more thoughts in our heads then heat, pound, repeat.... once in a while... otherwise we raise expectations too far.... Keep the work going, Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Well done indeed, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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