Its handle, darkened with age,
had split from bottom end up.
It’s necessary to hold it together,
with a tight grip,
while striking the nail.
“I bought this in Montana,” he said,
holding up the hammer he was using
to repair my wisteria trellis.
“Whoa,” I said.
“Can you still use it?”
“Watch,” he said,
driving nails into wood.
He looked...
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