The Hole

The hole

 

Humility as the shovel scooped the loose soil

Landing off the carvings of the identifying edges

Shifting towards the unbalanced surface

Straining back where it came from, on the concave tool

 

Turning towards the deed and trying again

Pressing down deep and grappling with a mound

The heave elevated up with a heavy load

Pushing it back as far as possible only to be disappointed

 

The shovel has no defect and the metal has no hole

The ground is smooth with an even grade

Then why is it so difficult to dig a hole

While hanging upside down

 

 

Author's Note

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Reviews

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"Turning towards the deed and trying again
Pressing down deep and grappling with a mound
The heave elevated up with a heavy load
Pushing it back as far as possible only to be disappointed"

Another "deep" poem that speaks to the heart and leaves the reader to decipher it's message.

Your style is superb!

that was something totally different.

Like in many of your things, that is the turnaround, being caught unaware of what is going to be imparted.

This time, you have really dwelled deeper into insightful points, this makes it very amusing.

Overall, a wonderful piece.

[Dani California]

Indeed, digging a hole while upside down,
defeats the purpose.

You're trying to make your readers think, aren't you....? :D

This is an incredible piece Ralphie..
I'll have to read it a few times to fully grasp its meaning.
I agree with Sharla.. it's quite "deep"! lol

Your words flow so smoothly...
I always enjoy reading you :)

[J. James Reider]

Great job, Ralphie!

The font blends together in my mind, but I don't think it was a bad thing. Great word choices and indepth imagery makes this piece a winner!

Why oops? lol