A Hammer Seeking a Nail



Yes, he was a hammer, seeking a nail;
She was a sweet girl, so precious and frail.

It seemed like a mismatch; one forged in hell.
But strange things occur when love casts its spell.

He was hot-tempered, but she soothed his soul.
Soon they were working toward the same goal.

He swore he'd protect her from all life's ills.
She knew there'd be thrills, and maybe some spills.

He could be violent; but never with her.
Locked safe in his arms, love's passions did stir.

He, a rough diamond, and she, a smooth pearl;
Attraction was strong, for this boy and girl.

We all know that love can often be blind;
A curious occurrence, blighting mankind.

But sometimes these things are just meant to be,
We might call it fate, or true destiny.

No longer a hammer, seeking a nail,
The boy wed the girl, and here ends my tale!

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Copyright © Robert Haigh 2018
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Submitted by RobertHaigh on June 16, 2020

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Scheme AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH AA X
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 843
Words 157
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1

Robert Haigh

Robert Haigh is an amateur English poet, Musician and photographer. more…

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  • Sandra Hoynacki
    Sandra Hoynacki
    Really enjoyed this poem very much. I expected it to be just what it is. Interesting, different and you! Well done, Robert....
    LikeReply3 years ago

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