my hammer will not ring
no anvil to fall on
no metal to forge
no sword to fashion
for any hero’s hand
the crucible does not
overflow with molten metal
no sparks
no ashes
so soot covered skin
or sweat covered brow
no bronze to cast
or chase
no shapes to shape
it is said
that when all you have is a hammer
everything looks like a nail
but sometimes
even the nails are absent
and the hammer
is a cold stillborn thing
in your hand
Words and Feathers 
Lay aside that hammer then, try a new tool, or none. Life is full of surprises. Best, M.
Hmmm – intriguing 🙂
Thanks!
The hammer as a cold stillborn thing – very effective ending!
Thank you. It needed to be lifeless but a heavy burden.
This one packs a chill. (K)
❄️☃️❄️
Beautiful.
Thank you!