Mosaics Class

I am not artistic, but
I signed up for a class
To learn to make mosaics
Out of little bits of glass.

We studied some examples
From a long-past ancient date
Then received our own materials
With which we could create.

I watched my classmates jump right in,
Ideas at their command,
While staring blankly at the tiles
And glue I had at hand.

With paper and a pencil,
I can quickly craft a rhyme.
My talents don’t extend to places
Where the words aren’t prime.

Yet I’ll complete my project
And will proudly bring it home,
Knowing it will never equal
Even my worst-written poem.
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Rigoler Avatar
May 10, 2024 at 7:25 PM
The greatest glass mosaics are in French cathedrals – / proof that flesh and blood are capable of miracles! / Don't waste your precious eyes on Tiffany glassware/ they pale by comparison to Chartres, and Notre Dame for brilliant color fare. /Maurice
Wolf Avatar
May 10, 2024 at 4:39 PM
You can always 'make' the one tile that's missing in a ceiling of 1,000 tiles, Ilene. (Just like me!) lol. ~ gw
Greenhough Avatar
May 9, 2024 at 4:52 PM
That's a good one. Your poems are fantastic, so perhaps the poor shards of glass didn't have a chance. Keep going with the poetry. I'll continue reading.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 9, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Though you may not be artistic, it is still good to stretch your muscles. My sister own a franchise business where people meet to make signs using wood, stain, stencils, paint, and are given techniques to use. Helps a bit with the creativity. Words are also what I have at my disposal. Love them so much! Hugs ~ Kim
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 2:28 PM
We are so similar in many ways Ilene, I am not creative in the slightest either so its a minor miracle I even attempted to write poetry! hugs Jan xx
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