How to Recognize an Old Logger
They have a splintered view of things
and walk with a wooden gait.
Their tongues are know to burn
under the heat of words and
they love kindling
always carry a knife
to whittle away at things,
and people.
They smell of sawdust, fir sap,
tobacco, gasoline, and oil.
Their limbs are knotted.
There are burls
at each knee and elbow.
They worship Paul Bunyan.
Their children receive
wooden toys for Christmas.
If in doubt,
look for Spanish moss on the
north side of their faces,
or listen for termites
in their teeth.
Watch their eyes outgrow their faces
at any mention of the spotted owl.
Few are known to reach the age
of old growth -
they prefer it that way.
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