Stacey Brown Poet Rhyme

My Hammer

With my hammer
Held in my hand
I can destroy a building
Or make it stand!

This amazing tool
Has much use
It can pound something in
Or pry something loose.

I can use it
As a crutch
Or to break ice
For tea at lunch!

I can grip it tightly
To strengthen my wrist
It can be a weapon
Like my fist.

Yes, my hammer
Is a nifty tool
As the tongue
For both, the wise and fool!

The tongue can build up
Or tear someone down
It can pound in hate
Or spread love around!

A tongue can speak loosely
Without a care
Or gently whisper
And cry out in prayer!

Oh, the tongue 
Is such a little member
Much like my hammer
( I must remember)

It can be used 
To strengthen my soul
Or as a weapon
Spinning out of control!

Like a raging fire
The tongue can destroy
But in God’s grace
It will bring much JOY!!!



Written by Stacey Brown

7-28-14

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Linda Milgate October 27, 2018 at 2:36 PM Nice! and so true

JP Thomas October 18, 2018 at 12:22 PM Well writ

Mahtab Bangalee October 18, 2018 at 1:42 AM nice poem // penned wonderfully /// like it

Cona Adams January 29, 2015 at 11:52 AM I like this, Stacey. Great analogy. I wrote one about my husband, using a hammer the subject, "Old Claw Hammer," posted on 11/7/14. Stacey Brown February 10, 2016 at 8:02 PM Thank you Cona, I will have to see if I can find yours and read it. Many blessings to you my poet friend, Stacey

Cona Adams January 29, 2015 at 11:51 AM I like this, Stacey. Great analogy. I wrote one about my husband, using a hammer the subject, "Old Claw Hammer," posted on 11/7/14.