Smiths
Like a seal or fish or otter
slips into its world of water,
so do smiths of any sort—
(word or metalsmith) cavort
in their shops or in their minds
to create wonders of two kinds.
The smith’s returns of mind or hammer,
while they may create a clamor
by their constant stimulation,
forge in us a strong sensation,
opening our minds and eyes
to thoughts formerly in disguise.
Never underestimate
those born to shape and malleate.
They build our knowledge, blow on blow,
to show us different ways to go.
The words or metal that they wrangle
into book or silver spangle,
swell the whole world’s education,
then add to its decoration.
Prompt words today are spangle, malleate, otter, sensation and return.
lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
And you’re one of the best wordsmiths I know
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Thanks, Sadje. You keep me motivated.
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You’re welcome! And you inspire me
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How do you weave all the words in your tale Judy? I mean outstanding !
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I just squeeze and fuss. Sorta fun as words end up in the poem that I ordinarily would not use. I figure it is a preventative measure to ward off senility.
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