Somewhere, there is
a pile of scissors,
all waiting for
a guiding hand.
Safety scissors compare
stubby tips with nail scissors;
surgical scissors and kitchen shears
talk over finer points of tendon, bone.
All have platinum-white blades,
gold handles. All lie jumbled
in a drawer, waiting, hoping
to someday be
useful.
To be linked later today at Open Link Night at dVerse Poets.
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that carries the message well…cool metaphor…we all need to know that we’re useful…that we have a purpose in life… that we can make a difference…tailor-made..
Thank you, Claudia (and I like your pun). 🙂
Cut away, cherie!
Thanks, rgman!
I like the images of the scissors…they are certainly useful for cutting away ~ Great metaphor here ~
I hadn’t thought of that! It adds a different level of meaning — thank you. The image and first stanza came to me last night when I was between sleep and wakefulness.
It’s one of the worst feelings ever – not having a purpose in life, or not knowing what your purpose is. Right now, it’s a bit too close to the bone for me….
I hope things become more clear for you soon, and that you’re able to cut through the confusion. Pun aside, you’re right that this does not feel good. I wonder how many of us are certain of our purpose more or less from the beginning, with very few false steps?
Yes, scissors in the junk drawer… I can relate.
Every kitchen needs a junk drawer.
An apt metaphor and an insightful write.
Thank you! The image came to me last night as I was lying in bed unable to sleep because of stomach pain. I decided I might as well use it. 🙂
it is like the feel after losing a job…and not knowing what will come next…i have felt it before…waiting by providence to be chosen and given new direction…
I can relate to that. My husband lost his job three years ago, and it was very unsettling.
Great metaphor here ..we all need to know that we have a purpose.
Thanks, Ayala!
Precise, well formed metaphor and technically sharp poetry – much like its subject! I enjoy this kind of work – Thank you…
Thanks so much, Scott! I’m gearing up for April, when I will write and post daily.
As a stubby-tipped scissor myself, I sometimes wonder if it’s a guiding hand or a good strong piece of paper that I need…
Succinct and full of meaning. As Alice would say: it seems to fill my head with ideas…
That’s a great idea! Maybe it’s not guidance we need so much as good material to work with. Thanks so much!
I like this drawer full of scissors. An organized person would have these all in one place. Thematic. Nicely crafted.
Thank you so much, Alice! This is part of a month where I’m writing on the theme of spirituality/religion. Organized yet messy!