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To Carve a Temple

The ground is hard, the day is long; The earth unyielding, the spade no prong: The laborer sweats, His brow heaves a sigh; The Heavens shimmer, Dressed in parched skies. Dreams are raw, open blisters; His back near breaks as he twists her. To carve a Temple From unhewn Rock, Flesh needs Defy Fate's cruel Clock.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 2/16/2018 6:58:00 PM

Wow! Gershon, a very powerful poem that I felt physically, emotionally and spiritually. I can feel the strength of perseverance through your excellent imagery of heat, struggle and pain. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/17/2018 8:45:00 PM

Thank you for reading and for your kind words. I didn't quite achieve what I was hoping to with this poem, but if at first one doesn't succeed, try, try, again! And I will. Thank you again. Best wishes, Gershon

Lewis Raynes

Date: 2/14/2018 9:11:00 PM

can sense the heat and the struggle and the drive in this poem Gershon, i like ur style of writing

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/14/2018 9:46:00 PM

Thank you, Lewis...I may revise it a bit sometime in the next week. It didn't come out exactly as intended....Stay tuned...