Watching a blacksmith at work is amazing, and I am honoured to have had the chance.

The Blacksmith

Fire, steel, rivets and hammer

dust, noise, red hot metal

anvil, tongs and sheer power

the blacksmith has it all

forge fired up and ready

with tools all standing by

leather apron now in place

anticipation is high

arc of sparks from the grinder

flash across the workshop

powering on through the day

working hard until you drop

hammer clashes down on metal

an air of expectation

as slowly the piece is formed

stand back and see his creation

© Lissie Bull 2023