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08/19/23

An Old shovel

 

Contest by John Lawless

Me an Old Shovel Me an old shovel to revel in past, while in the young age being bold bright sharp and shiny smoothly polished ! Now my skill is abolished. I am dull and blunt, unable to give any stunt ! Since last fifteen years I have given service, by digging ground to maintain the garden, now of no use as me turned a burden. Yet my owner still tried to use me again and again but in vain and then new shovel is bought. I am standing idle abandoned at one corner of the garden ! Every stuff which has been initiated, whether living or so-called non-living, there must be an expiry date to work . Nothing is ever lasting but is destined to last within limited period.

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Date: 8/19/2023 6:00:00 PM
I'd probably paint it, add some pretty flowers and ribbon, and use it for a decoration, that's me though, always trying to upcycle :) I am taking a break from painting my house right now and eying yard decorations that need a boost with fresh paint. My thought on the matter is influenced by my current projects :) <3
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Date: 8/18/2023 12:48:00 PM
aww what a sad ending , the old shovels certainly have some history and are much better made than the new ones. it will still be standing long after the 'new'one is abandoned! hugs Jan xx
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