Mark Toney Poet ABC

Notes About The Poem

Amphorae

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.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Wendy Watson October 22, 2019 at 8:58 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 October 22, 2019 at 9:53 AM Thank you for your awesome comment, Wendy. You've made my day! ~Mark

Andrea Dietrich February 8, 2019 at 6:53 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 February 8, 2019 at 9:05 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 January 26, 2019 at 6:23 PM WOW! This is beautiful, so creative, Mark! Janice Mark Toney January 26, 2019 at 7:28 PM Why thank you, Janice! ~Mark

Caren Krutsinger January 26, 2019 at 1:36 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 January 26, 2019 at 12:50 PM Caren, I am always encouraged by your thoughtful comments. Both you and Victor have made my day! ~Mark