“…They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.” (Isaiah 2:4)
hammer clangs anvil
iron thrust into fire’s white heart
sweating over forge
skilled craftsman shapes legacy
in horseshoes and kettle hooks
photo by lynn
Find more information on the process at: Beautiful Iron Linking to CDHK
a poem in my pocket 
Oct 25, 2016 @ 17:25:43
Such a perfect biblical metaphor and how well you express it.
Oct 25, 2016 @ 17:36:40
Thank you…hopefully we’re moldable 😉
Oct 24, 2016 @ 00:49:49
Apologies for the missing letter in the link!
Oct 24, 2016 @ 00:41:39
Hi Lynn! I like the way your tanka starts with the sound of the hammer and anvil. I love the line: ‘iron thrust into fire’s white heart’.
By the way, I am nominating you for the ‘three days, three quotes’ challenge. Have a great week!
ttps://writinginnorthnorfolk.com/2016/10/24/three-days-three-quotes-challenge-3/
Oct 24, 2016 @ 09:22:59
Thanks for the nomination!
Oct 24, 2016 @ 10:05:30
You’re more than welcome!
Oct 23, 2016 @ 04:17:02
oooh. an interesting poem! 🙂
Oct 23, 2016 @ 12:56:47
Thanks for reading 🙂
Oct 23, 2016 @ 19:38:09
my pleasure! ❤