Note in a Pot
We are all clay vessels.80 total reviews
Comment from rjuselius
This is a sweet piece of poetry dear anonymous! I love the philosophical sentiment and the social message. Beautifully written and presented.
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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This is a sweet piece of poetry dear anonymous! I love the philosophical sentiment and the social message. Beautifully written and presented.
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 04-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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Thank you, Rebekka, for your generous, six star review and for wishing me success in the contest. I appreciate it.
Comment from dmt1967
This is very true. A vessel is a better term for baggage and we all have some. I liked this poem and the metaphor as well. I enjoyed reading it and found the poem entertaining. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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This is very true. A vessel is a better term for baggage and we all have some. I liked this poem and the metaphor as well. I enjoyed reading it and found the poem entertaining. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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You are most welcome, and thank you for reading my entertaining poem and wishing me success in the contest.
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
What a lovely story this poem tells, my friend. Very well written. I am sorry about the loss of your father. Best wishes in the contest~Debbie
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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What a lovely story this poem tells, my friend. Very well written. I am sorry about the loss of your father. Best wishes in the contest~Debbie
Comment Written 04-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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Thank you, Debbie, for your condolences, your review, and wishing me success in the contest. Whenever I miss my father, I remove the note from his pot and read it. I am glad I shared this "lovely story" with you.
Comment from MacMhuirich
What a beautiful story told in wonderful rhyme. We are indeed nothing but clay vessels crafted by the Master Potter and inside we have a message of love to reveal to the world. Thank you for sharing and best wishes for the contest.
Bless you
John
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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What a beautiful story told in wonderful rhyme. We are indeed nothing but clay vessels crafted by the Master Potter and inside we have a message of love to reveal to the world. Thank you for sharing and best wishes for the contest.
Bless you
John
Comment Written 04-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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Yes, John, we are "clay vessels crafted by the Master Potter." We contain soul, hope, and love. Thank you for your review and for wishing me success in the contest.
Comment from John Parkin
An excellent free verse poem that applies to many of us carrying out the wishes of our loved ones. Each verse could stand alone and all together they tell a wonderful story. I thought having the pot made the story really come to life and gave it a greater meaning.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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An excellent free verse poem that applies to many of us carrying out the wishes of our loved ones. Each verse could stand alone and all together they tell a wonderful story. I thought having the pot made the story really come to life and gave it a greater meaning.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016
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Yes, John, "having the pot made the story really come to life and gave it a greater meaning." I wrote the poem first and decided to add the picture later. It would have been criminal for me to use a picture of a generic Far Art review pot when I have so many of my father's pots around the house. Thank you for your review.
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Comment from Nika2016
I love this tradition. Keeping love sent...in the clay pot.
The notes at the bottom of the poem are interesting. If not box, Pandora's Pot/jar?...
This is a unique poem and has an interesting story.
Xxxxxxx
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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I love this tradition. Keeping love sent...in the clay pot.
The notes at the bottom of the poem are interesting. If not box, Pandora's Pot/jar?...
This is a unique poem and has an interesting story.
Xxxxxxx
Comment Written 03-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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Thank you, Nika2016, for your generous review. Yes, I was stunned to discover that Pandora's Box was actually a large clay jar. I do not know where my father found the tradition of sending love notes in jars, but it is a beautiful one. Thanks for your review.
Comment from Lovinia
Hi Mystery Poet
What a lovely way to display love and keep it forever. Also a great tribute to your father, a true artisan. I've always loved pottery and the warmth and special qualities of the clay. A unique story told in your poetic prose, one that will surely touch many hearts. Well considered thoughts on life in an ethereal sense. My sons and I used to have little boxes where we'd leave notes for each other. They were only little and loved finding a note in their own box. I did receive many love notes in tiny scribbled writing. You brought back these memories with your poem ... I love the idea of love enclosed in a clay pot ... how lovely this is a personal experience. Thanks for your notes ... interesting background. An excellent poem for the contest. I wish you the best of luck. Warm Regards - Lovinia xoxo
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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Hi Mystery Poet
What a lovely way to display love and keep it forever. Also a great tribute to your father, a true artisan. I've always loved pottery and the warmth and special qualities of the clay. A unique story told in your poetic prose, one that will surely touch many hearts. Well considered thoughts on life in an ethereal sense. My sons and I used to have little boxes where we'd leave notes for each other. They were only little and loved finding a note in their own box. I did receive many love notes in tiny scribbled writing. You brought back these memories with your poem ... I love the idea of love enclosed in a clay pot ... how lovely this is a personal experience. Thanks for your notes ... interesting background. An excellent poem for the contest. I wish you the best of luck. Warm Regards - Lovinia xoxo
Comment Written 03-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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Yes, Lovinia, I am glad that my prose poem brought back memories for you. My father would have been proud of my tribute to him and the love he felt for me. Thank you for your review.
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My pleasure. I've enjoyed this very much. I do wish you the best of luck in this contest and I will remember to vote, as I think yours is the best entry. Hugs - Lovinia xoxox
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Thank you, Lovinia, for your support.
Comment from seaglass
This remembrance of your father is beautiful. I had not heard about the custom of sending a note in a pot. Thanks for sharing the poem, picture and the story of this custom,
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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This remembrance of your father is beautiful. I had not heard about the custom of sending a note in a pot. Thanks for sharing the poem, picture and the story of this custom,
Comment Written 03-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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Yes, seaglass, you are most welcome. I am glad my remembrance of my father shared the custom of sending a note in a pot. Thank you for your review.
Comment from dragonpoet
There are many uses for clay pots and it seems in this poem it seems all uses point to love. The love of God creating us from clay. Our love relationships held in ash urns and boxes and the love letters held in oriental pots. You could alson say plants are also a work of love that are kept in clay pots. At one time food was lovingly perpared in clay pots over the fire.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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There are many uses for clay pots and it seems in this poem it seems all uses point to love. The love of God creating us from clay. Our love relationships held in ash urns and boxes and the love letters held in oriental pots. You could alson say plants are also a work of love that are kept in clay pots. At one time food was lovingly perpared in clay pots over the fire.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 03-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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Yes, dragonpoet, you hit the nail on the head. Love points to the many ways pots are used. Thank you for your genrous review and for wishing me success in the contest.
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Glad I got it. You're welcome.
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Comment from Zue65
Your poem thugs at the heart, especially for the old souls who believe in the value of little things, like notes, letters, a piece of candy, an old trinket, et.al, which reminds us of the love and beautiful memories of a loved one. Your poem explored that theme excellently. God bless.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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Your poem thugs at the heart, especially for the old souls who believe in the value of little things, like notes, letters, a piece of candy, an old trinket, et.al, which reminds us of the love and beautiful memories of a loved one. Your poem explored that theme excellently. God bless.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2016
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Thank you, nassus1957, for your generous review. Of all of the pottery my father gave me over the years, it is his note in a pot I cherish most. Whenever I miss him, I take out the note and read it. Thank you for your review.
