Thursday, January 29, 2015

the axe


sparks spin
honing that edge
thumb test
with one eye closed

plant feet
 wide
  steady
crash it down
splintering hard wood
 n' harsh words

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21 comments:

  1. Brian MillerFebruary 22, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    used to live in this cabin/shack.that only had wood heat...
    cutting wood is like a meditation....for sure...

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  2. WolfsrosebudFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    I did not expect it to end that way...

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  3. Jae RoseFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    A real certainty comes from the blow of an axe...satisfying i should imagine - just like this poem

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  4. MaryFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Sounds like a positive thing to splinter those harsh words....leaving them unrecognizable in the end.

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  5. SuyashJFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    harsh words can be the worst

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  6. brudbergFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    To chop wood is one of the really relaxing activities that make the hard words dissipate.

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  7. moondustwriterFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    It's a great way to let off steam to be sure.

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  8. Sumana RoyFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    harsh words need that blow....

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  9. Eileen T O'Neill .....February 22, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Brother Ollie,

    It seemed like life was fine, until that final blow. It took its toll and destroyed the mood...Splinters leave a nasty wound...

    Happy Sunday,
    Eileen

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  10. Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Oh I remember chopping wood! Careful when you test that blade. Yoiks! I winced, in sympathy!

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  11. NatašekFebruary 22, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    working in the woods is really pleasant and it tires in a good way :)

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  12. Jennifer WagnerFebruary 22, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Splintering that wood seems like a great way to burn off steam...and harsh words. Cool piece.

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  13. DonnaFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    The words had me there hearing the wood cracking and splitting...the chips flying...the thud of the crash of ax on wood.

    Donna@LivingFromHappiness

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  14. Malia Craig Tagg Lawrence PageFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    love the simplicity in it.
    cheers.

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  15. ZQFebruary 22, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Well said!
    ZQ

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  16. Old EggFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    The heat from the fire is that much satisfying knowing that you have put much into creating it.

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  17. Gillena CoxFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    i get the feeling you are chopping wood to get rid of some sort of frustration, well, thats good too

    http://myblog-verses.blogspot.com/2015/02/27.html

    much love...

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  18. totomaiFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    what to expect from the edge on the axe... a way of releasing negativities

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  19. Rosemary Nissen-WadeFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    Oh yes, I have seen my father do just that (long ago)! And it's a fine metaphor too. :)

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  20. Gen Giggles February 23, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    The simplicity of chopping, it makes a new perspective.

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  21. TorieFebruary 24, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Chopping wood is a great stress reliever!! You get so much out. This reminds me of my step dad. I'm pretty sure he releases a lot while out chopping. Great poem :)

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