A Poem about Shovels

Posted on March 20th, 2007 by GregPC.
Categories: Poems.

Shovels are simple tools
Too often overlooked

People that don’t use shovels
Don’t give them a second thought

To people that depend on shovels
A good one means a lot

If you take the time to think about shovels
You’ll appreciate them more

A handle that’s strong and provides good leverage
A shaft that’s thick enough to get your hands around
A head that’s the right size and shape for the job
A blade that cuts through the soil easily

In their racks, against the wall at Home Depot
Shovels are mute

In your garage or shed, they’re a reminder
Of work done and to be done

But pick one up and hold it in your hands
Look at it closely and remember:

Every garden that has grown
Every grave that has been dug

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