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Blowing Glass

As I watched the glass blower Skillfully work his ware First there was nothing Then just a little something Appeared.. in thin air At first there was no beauty Just a little blob What skill this person possessed Because appeared a clear glob Then as he worked it A form, a shape began to appear I began to see beauty Where non was..last year As time passed, changes He did make, the globe Now amber began to take its shape Years have passed, see That amber bowl Yes, that item of beauty For the eyes to behold

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Katy Fulton

Date: 1/14/2010 5:19:00 PM

making beauty out of thin air. i love this one =)

James Fraser

Date: 1/9/2010 9:41:00 AM

Quite a skill glass blowers have Sara >> James

Scarlett Sepulvado Anderson

Date: 1/9/2010 6:57:00 AM

This is a beautiful poem. Thank you for commenting on If I Held A Candle. I'm new to poetry soup but I have posted more if you would like to read them. I really like reading your poetry. Much thanks and good wishes.

Elaine George

Date: 1/9/2010 5:30:00 AM

I have watched this remarkable artistry unfold before my eyes also. Unforgettable experience that you have captured in this lovely poem. Thank you for sharing Sara. Love, Lainie

P Sheart

Date: 1/8/2010 4:09:00 PM

Hi Sara, How I love to watch an artist at work! You have the amber bowl and the enduring memory of it's birth and the energy of the maker's spirit within the bowl. Lucky you! Indians believe that their spirit actually enters into what they make. This gives special meaning to the one who recieves the gift. Beautifully written. Love Light Patty

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/8/2010 2:52:00 PM

Excellent work dear friend and re the other comment i left,you have a Grandson to be proud of:) Charma

Mary Meade Stephenson

Date: 1/8/2010 2:29:00 PM

This reminds me of my old neighbor who was a glass blower. She was an artist beyond compare and I used to sit and watch her for hours. Excellent imagery. Thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my writes. Many thanks too for your always kind comments. All is appreciated! Have a wonderfully blessed day~Mary

Kakraba Afful

Date: 1/8/2010 2:28:00 PM

Sara that was glorious. How are things?

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/8/2010 12:22:00 PM

The art of blown glass is a form of poetry too. only without words.. but such a delicate art form to enjoy... I have several pieces from my sons who know I just luv them especially the Angels... enjoyed Sara.. blessings.. luv... Linda-Marie..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/8/2010 9:43:00 AM

what a nice picture, Sara, of this ancient art form. I enjoyed it. By the way, someone just informed me I should not post to blogs. I am waiting to hear from Brian, but I feel concerned now because I really liked reading them and then replying. Did I do a no no?? Thanks for your help. Andrea

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/8/2010 9:37:00 AM

A beautiful write about a beautiful art! Beautiful! Thanks for your kind comments. Peace, Audrey

John Freeman

Date: 1/8/2010 9:04:00 AM

Sara, This is awesome! The first thing I thought of was the blob of clay that we were first, before God(Love) blew the breath of life in to us. Then we became a living Soul. I like this poem's parallel meaning. The soul of God's love is the most precious and beautiful thing. Thats Us Sara. We have that potential. Sincerely, Love, Moses

Gert W. Knop

Date: 1/8/2010 9:02:00 AM

Hi Sara, I am now living close to where glass blowers live an work (in the near Czech Republic and Bavaria). I once visited Murano (where the famous Murano glassware originates) and it is impressive what ypu could made from just a tiny piece of glass. Have a splendig 2010. Gert

Brian Strand

Date: 1/8/2010 8:13:00 AM

Lovely poetry Sara.Liked JC 'the pot'.Trust you are making a collection of his work.Rgds Brian Thank you for your welcome comments and observations today.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 1/8/2010 6:30:00 AM

Beautifully done, Sara... glass blowers are true artists - Tim

Tobey Hill

Date: 1/8/2010 6:09:00 AM

great description of art in the making...TAH