You work with what you are given,
the red clay of grief,
the black clay of stubbornness going on after.
Clay that tastes of care or carelessness,
clay that smells of the bottoms of rivers or dust.
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Another extraordinary poem shared with us today! Those first two verses are especially extraordinary! I have read them over and over, savoring the way she uses words. 10
A beautiful thought provoking song of life that is meaningful too. Thanks for sharing it here.
Enchanting - the clay forms choices yet it informs of the 'smells of bottoms'.
`How can I enter this question the clay has asked? '..... wonderful poem in deed.
Made out of clay to face the world! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
A real life puzzle! Very inspiring and thought provoking poem indeed. Thanks for sharing.X