I don't mind working on my own
It gives me time to ponder
While my body works away
My mind begins to wander

Dusty serenades the treetops
Pesky teasing squirrels
I sit on a tree stump
Pleasing little scribbles

Cut down, saw up
Cart, split stack
With a certain satisfaction
It seems to me
There's an ounce of poetry in that

martin

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dieingembers

There's poetry in everything M even hard work, you even manage to make that sound interesting, are you sure it wasn't chip n dale in the tree tops lol. Keep em' coming

jeannine-davidoff

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Chopping firewood is one of my most contemplative pursuits (only surpassed by fishing a little stream or beaver pond I think). Reading this gave me a nice kindred feeling; I think you're right, there is poetry in the work we do, especially that kind that is so repetitive, but also so necessary to keep us warm and dry.

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Hard, repetitive work often frees the mind--precisely the reason I consistently chose this type of employment when I was younger.&nbsp;&nbsp;Loved being able to think about anything that occurred to me; my body may have been there, doggedly stripping trailers, but my mind was busy elsewhere; making plans; solving problems; writing bits of business-- experiencing epiphanies. 
"Woodsman" is a wonderful, outdoorsy, almost gentle, bit of introspection that produces truth and fosters wisdom.
Inspired, martin!

victoria-1

how wonderful Martin, just so enjoyed this here poem and totally get it after spending all them hours on a shave horse shaping my legs :)

I think this has to be one of my favorites of yours, martin. I've always liked doing jobs like this for the same reason; I also suppose that's why I run. Nothing better than mental and physical productivity.

dave-serena

Finding beauty in daily life is the secret to happiness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nice.

raj-arumugam

These lines are beautiful and memorable, Martin:
Dusty serenades the treetops
Pesky teasing squirrels
I sit on a tree stump
Pleasing little scribbles
I love the setting and background for this lovely and immensely successful poem about poetry.

river-severn

I think this is clever writing... and far more than an ounce!... good work... 
*bird*

marshal-gebbie

Hard sweat and the creative juices flow well together Martin.

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A great poem Martin ...
quite a bit more than an ounce my friend.

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serah

.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; there are a million ounces of poetry in that and more ... you are a magician, monsieur ... i love this post ... you inspire me ...