In Praise of Nails ~~

Hidden. Humble. What holds

what is to its perfect

and exact is-ness

Coat of many colors, bright, gold & silver

somber gray; etched, twisted, ringed,

formed, smooth

smile, surrounded by dimple

Easy, after all, and nearly

too simple

Bright and heavy in the hand. Proud,

necessary. And deeply

joyous


jjl

18/19 September 2009