Neil Alexander Poet Blank verse

Shop

''Observations of Joseph's shop.''

The artisan moves unhurriedly,                                                                                                          With smooth efficiency,                                                                                                                        Making no demand on rest.                                                                                                            Fragrances of shavings, dust & lacquers,                                                                                             Brush the senses for ever.
Unrelated trees, shorn of bark & branch,                                                                                                       Wait their turn, haphazardly.                                                                                                                 Grain caressing hands guide eyes,                                                                                                            To find the hidden shapes,                                                                                                                 With-in the log, bough or plank. 
Palm polished work tools, share space with,                                                                                       Basket, wheel, bowl, sign & frame.                                                                                                  History etched work tops tell stories,                                                                                                      Of practice & success. 
Who would not aim to emulate such gifts,                                                                                              Given, skills & talents earnt.                                                                                                                     Prov. 22:29. Rom.12:6.

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Jesse Zerlaut March 28, 2017 at 8:49 AM I love the smell of a carpentry shop, saw mill or other places that work wood. Sawdust and such... I rather enjoy watching wood-working. Thank you for sharing this brilliant poem. a 7 from me