The Sword

There are many parts of a life,

That make up the whole,

And many components of a man

That forge his character.

Chill winds and winter snow,

Or sun and sea,

Each can test a man and temper his steel,

The mix of the iron the bough

That breaks or bends,

In the storm of his making

 

I am completely overwhelmed to have won the perfect poet award for week 48. More than anything it wonderful to be read and have so many great comments. Here’s to all you readers and writers out there, and all the inspiration you pass around, like torches burning in the depths of night.

 

I would like to nominate: Braga