Lone Blacksmith

The smell, the power
as the forge is fired up
sparks flashing
coke shifting
as the metal is heated

the rawness of it all

tongs holding red hot metal
hammering,  beating
shaping, heating
until the piece is right

sheer heat and noise
is all around
such a sound
hammer on anvil
the sweat, the muscle

such dedication
creating strong
traditional art
to be a blacksmith !!
enough said!!


© Lissie Bull 2013 


Dedicated to my son Jon, and his business "Hammer and Tongs"
So proud of you Jon....!!