If I Had a Hammer

If I had a power drill

and a power saw

and a power screwdriver

and a vise for holding glued boards together while they dry,

my moon project would be stellar.

But all we have are a rusty saw

and a screwdriver with a yellow handle

and a drill you crank by hand.

But every time I use those tools

to make a bigger, better, stronger moon box,

the wood splinters,

the corners bend,

my arms get tired from turning the crank,

and I think about switching my project

to lichens.