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Blog 426:

Throw-away Woodblock
Dusty, shabby, worn-out
Aged, it no longer fits its purpose
Once loved, but now strewn away
Corner dump passersby ignore it
At a glance, it has nothing more to give
Given a chance to shine, it could live its potential
A gifted wood artist spots it
Without trepidation he picks it up
“I will turn you into something WOW,” he whispers
A day after its time at his workshop …
The once grungy-looking woodblock is transformed …
A useful, extraordinary handwork it has become …
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