John Hamilton Poet Narrative

The Potter and the Clay

The clay goes round and round, on the Potters wheel
With gentle touches, and pressures he creates what he feels
One is a bowl for eating soup, another a cup for drinking tea
Each one is crafted uniquely special, showing his individuality.

Handled with care by the Potter, while still in a fragile state
The Potter continues to mold, until it reaches a hardened shape.
And then the formed handiwork, is set aside alone to dehumidify
Slowly one by one he is joined in like company, no need to cry.

And then to the kiln to be purified,  tested in superheated fire
When they're out they are all polished, to a beauty that inspires
When the Potter's done with the clay, it becomes a useful vessel
We are like clay in God's hands, with our imperfections we wrestle.

Our weaknesses, our wrong desires, at times may overwhelm us
Our lack of faith, and hardened hearts, could scheme and impel us
To be used for ugly purposes, which were not intentionally made
We ruin our fragile selves, putting the haughty ego on display.

We know the Potter does not change his immutable eternal purpose
It is us, who must submit, to doing God's will, because it's worth it.

Let him mold you for an honourable purpose!

John Derek Hamilton  November 11, 2015

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Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2017 at 7:01 PM Very much some similarities, John ... LOVE this, the rhythm and the message! My sister is a wonderful artist, (as is my mom), and does a LOT of pottery work ... I would love to try someday, and may go with her to a class. We are indeed God's clay, and must remain pliable to his use. Wonderful poem, buddy! John Hamilton May 16, 2017 at 9:17 AM Thanks Greg, it's amazing to me how he molds us to be the best that we can be, all for his glory! I'm glad you liked it, I do appreciate the visit and comment!

Emile Pinet November 14, 2015 at 9:59 AM A wonderful use of metaphor, as your words shape your message to fit our spiritual and physical needs in life. Emile. John Hamilton November 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM Thank you Emile for your visit and kind encouragement. I try every day to improve. John

Keng Chuan Seng November 12, 2015 at 4:13 PM Wow, love the message within these great rhymes... Really enjoyed reading this, thank you! John Hamilton November 12, 2015 at 9:33 PM Thanks for your visit and kind comment. John

Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 3:21 AM Well done, John. We must be willing to be malleable, and if we crack...He can repair us. Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 9:37 AM lol ok John.. thanks for clarifying. John Hamilton November 12, 2015 at 9:29 AM Thank you Lin, yes indeed. In my comment on your poem the narrow road my phrasing was wrong, I did mean you could use the expression broad and spacious in another poem, never implying you should take it. Thanks again.John