Senryu 9 - Clay

in the potter's hands
                                           a lump of clay is transformed...
                                                    an object of worth


9/18/2012
For Black Eyed Susan's 
Single Senryu contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Kim, Once again, we find ourselves trapped in the Holiday Season. And, hear I am stopping by to say Hi and to wish you a Merry Christmas once again sincerely from my heart. Loving each moment I found comforting here on the soup. Thank you for any comment or support you have offered now or in the past. Love always & forever ~ PD
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November 28, 2012 at 6:11 PM
Reminds me of Gene McDaniels singing A Hundred Pounds Of Clay. Nice poem.
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September 19, 2012 at 6:26 PM
I once took a pottery class, and my lump of clay.....well..........not sure it was worthy to anyone but myself by the time I was done....but the experience and pleasure I had was worth a million dollars!! :) Nicely done, Kim!
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September 19, 2012 at 3:40 PM
good one, kim! just like a few words can be transformed into a poem!
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September 19, 2012 at 6:22 AM
I like that one, feels like it has proper secondary meanings, the potter as a mentor, the clay is a pupil, very nice.
Wellington Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 11:01 PM
This is all true Kim. In the Potter's hand we become a piece, of great value. Best wishes and one love. Joy Wells
Johnson Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM
to breathe some life into clay is nice, when the eye percieves a treasure..
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September 18, 2012 at 8:33 PM
This is a truly amazing Senryu Kim! I really enjoyed the creativity you exuded within this incredible poem, a fine example of a clever write! The clay assumes the form the potter desires, from which it gains its worth, a beautiful sentiment! I just love this piece, Great Work!!
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