https://www.best-poems.net/les_murray/the_quality_of_sprawl.html
Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship is taking many small things that might not seem so great to make one great thing that is fantastic
Craftsmanship is looking at masters and wishing you could do things exactly the way they do
Craftsmanship is seeing an image in your head and making it a real object in your life
Craftsmanship is anything that is created that wasn’t there before, whether others like it or not, because you made it
Craftsmanship is having faith in yourself and your abilities, knowing that all your effort does pay off in the finished product
©2023 CBialczak
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so true! Craftsmanship is unique to everyone!
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Lovely! A nice tribute to craftmanship, each stanza bringing meaning that perhaps we don’t always consider. I especially like the first stanza, the idea of how many simple ingredients can be worked into a masterpiece.
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Thank you!
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Christine, we all appreciate true craftsmanship when we see it and must recognize the hard work, hours, and heart that go into a quality result!
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I love that last stanza – have faith in yourself. Good one!
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Thanks Grace
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Craftsmanship … not a simple subject; but you did it proud!!!!
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Thank you Helen!
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“Craftsmanship is having faith in yourself,” .. yes!!! Gorgeous write ❤️❤️
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Thank you!
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Great choice of word, Christine – as poets we do appreciate the quality of craftsmanship. The opening line is a perfect summary of craftsmanship and the final line is realised in your poem.
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Thank you!
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Wow! Reading your thoughts left me feeling inspired beyond belief; captured the essence of creativity, determination, and self-belief. Craftsmanship transcends mere objects or skills; it represents a journey of growth and perseverance, which ultimately culminates in tangible outcomes reflective of our passion and vision. Your reflections evoke feelings of nostalgia, reminding me of past projects and the pride I took in bringing them to fruition. Keep shaping ideas into reality. May your future endeavors overflow with even greater craftsmanship and rewarding accomplishments! 👍👏👌😊🙏
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I’m glad you were so inspired. It is hard now that there is so much competition right at our fingertips, to feel pride in our little accomplishments but it is really important to have that positive attitude.
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Very well done, Christine. You are exactly right… we must believe what we have to offer is important.
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