THE SMITTY


By Steven K. Tanner & Family

Copyright 2002


The Smitty, 
     Who's hands are as strong ....as the metal he fuses

The Smitty, 
     Who's body is sculptured .....by the trade .....he so chooses 

The Smitty, 
     Who's face is black .......with the soot of the Coke
           And glistens ...with hard earned sweat. 

The Smitty, 
     Who's leather apron, ....skull cap......and bandana, 
           Clearly ornate ...his case harden ......slender silhouette. 

The Smitty, 
     Who's self has become part of his Anvil, ....Bellow .....and Forge, 
           The Hammer, the Tongs, ...and the Hardy, 
                That make up the tools of the Trade 

The Smitty, 
     Who's life is like the fire he never quenches, 
           For both have an eternal ....burning passion, 
                 A passion to create ......."The Perfect Blade." 

To the Blacksmith of our choice. 
      May your heart never grow cold
           Nor your hammer ever strike you,

Love from your Mother, and Father
      And Little Brother, 
           In this Year of our Lord, .....Two thousand and two.

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