Ocupation: Poet
Life: February 27, 1807 - March 24, 1882
Birthday: February 27
Death: March 24
Under a spreading chestnut-tree The village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.
source: "The Village Blacksmith" st. 1 (1839)
topic: Strong, Men, Hands, Labour Day, Chestnuts, Blacksmiths, Happy Labor Day