You may have heard someone say, “I got my education at the school of hard knocks.” What they are really saying is that they have gone through some hard times that have shaped who they are today. Life can be very difficult and heart wrenching at times. It can be beautiful and rewarding as well. When we put it all together we see how we are shaped by the events in our life. This poem addresses this experience.
Life’s a Chisel
Life’s a chisel chipping away
Molding
Shaping
A little at a time
Bringing out inner beauty
Capitalizing on flaws
Revealing me
Showing my strength
Leaving scars
Cutting deep into my soul
Grace is the sandpaper
Smoothing
Polishing
Knocking off sharp edges
Love is the finish
Covering
Protecting
Enhancing my inner beauty
Unique…Eternal
The Craftsman’s masterpiece
Roth Poetry 