Whetstone

Jonathan Dower
Author: Jonathan Dower
Word Count: 40
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Whetstone

I wrote this up basically as a homework for English, the idea coming from the word ‘whet’ which the teacher gave us. I guess it was just experimenting with ideas and words that I had milling around in my head for some time.
For the first time ever i feel I’ve written something Redbubble worthy. Possibly.

Whetstone belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical and Experimental

I sharpen my sword
On the whetstone of my old blunt life
To take a leap
Into uncharted worlds,
Of hope and chance,
Of truth, no more lies,
To tell you things;
To say words that were once
Left unsaid.

  • lollipoppins

    lollipoppins

    He gave us the word whey, actually…

  • lollipoppins

    lollipoppins

    Edit: Your poem is absolutely awesome nonetheless.

  • Jonathan Dower replied

    he said we can use ‘whet’ as well because it was nearby and I asked if I could- it was one of the ones where he told us other ones. So I sort of… developed it.

  • Jonathan Dower replied

    oh and thanks!

  • flamingalfa

    flamingalfa

    I’m loving the poem – it’s been a while since I have read some good poetry. I love the energy and positivity conveyed! Personally I couldn’t have done anything with “whey” – too dry a topic.

  • skiddlyboo

    skiddlyboo

    You have no sword!

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