Amphorae

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Amphorae, beautifully crafted, Delicate, exquisite, fire-glazed, Heated in jumbo kilns, Lovely molded necks, Opaque pigments, Quartzite residue- Symbolic, timeless, utilitarian Valued- with xanthic yellow zirconium *** October 22, 2019 F T I series 5 beauty Brian Strand, sponsor *** Poetry notes: Poetry form: ABC - In this instance, a poem in which every word begins with a successive letter of the alphabet. The first word begins with A, the second with B, etc.

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Wendy Watson

Date: 10/22/2019 8:58:00 AM

Beautifully crafted as is your poem,Mark. The shape and look of these are so aesthetically pleasing and you have educated me today,Mark. No wonder you chose this original theme for the beauty contest!

Mark Toney
Date: 10/22/2019 9:53:00 AM

Thank you for your awesome comment, Wendy. You've made my day! ~Mark

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2019 6:53:00 PM

so cool, you did each word instead of just the beginning of each line. It had to take a lot of thought! also here to say thanks for my last placement in your contest.

Mark Toney
Date: 2/8/2019 9:05:00 PM

Andrea, thank you for your kind encouragement! Your placement was well-deserved. Thank you for taking the time to support my contests :) ~Mark

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/26/2019 6:23:00 PM

WOW! This is beautiful, so creative, Mark! Janice

Mark Toney
Date: 1/26/2019 7:28:00 PM

Why thank you, Janice! ~Mark

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/26/2019 1:36:00 AM

You have made amphorae my number one priority today, to find out what she is, and what makes her so compelling and beautiful.

Mark Toney
Date: 1/26/2019 12:50:00 PM

Caren, I am always encouraged by your thoughtful comments. Both you and Victor have made my day! ~Mark