This skin
is thin
and bruises with ease.
These
jars of clay
are brittle
and continually crack.
How strange,
then,
to think that
we are chosen
to reflect glory
to the praise
of the maker.
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Day 10 of NaPoWriMo on “imaginary garden with real toads”
This was fun! Written for toads (again, thank you, whimsygizmo),
the prompt is to create a poem into which I weave the titles of 3 of my own poems.
I linked the titles in the above to the original poems.
whimsygizmo
Apr 10, 2016 @ 21:20:04
I LOVE that you are following me around some and finding some great prompts. 🙂 So fun. And I love this piece. His glory shines best through the cracks.
little learner
Apr 10, 2016 @ 21:23:36
Thank you for your posts! (I have been avoiding the ironing.)
I love how he uses all things! Even (gulp) me.
whimsygizmo
Apr 10, 2016 @ 21:26:11
…and (yikes) me. 😉
whimsygizmo
Apr 10, 2016 @ 21:26:36
PS: In April (and again in November), I avoid everything. Except poems. 😉
Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
Apr 10, 2016 @ 22:00:48
Oh this is great… love how you tied the bruises and the cracks to the concluding glory… Subtlety at its best.
Hannah Gosselin
Apr 10, 2016 @ 22:58:35
Yes, I love the comparison. Beautiful work. 🙂
little learner
Apr 11, 2016 @ 05:25:25
Thank you. 😊
Marilyn Cavicchia
Apr 10, 2016 @ 23:42:22
I’m a nonbeliever myself, but I love how you express the idea of something humble and flawed (as all humans are) being using for a purpose that is much larger. Nicely done!
little learner
Apr 11, 2016 @ 05:23:33
Thank you. 😊
Susie Clevenger (@wingsobutterfly)
Apr 11, 2016 @ 00:15:24
Lovely spiritual piece
little learner
Apr 11, 2016 @ 05:23:56
😊 Thanks.
Magaly Guerrero
Apr 11, 2016 @ 01:20:38
This is simply delicious. In a few words, your poem has echoed an entire philosophy–how can this be truly the best there is, when so many things are wrong with it?
You weaved your titles into poetry with seamless beauty, too.
little learner
Apr 11, 2016 @ 05:25:00
Oh, thank you. I’m blessed and humbled by your words.
Sherry Marr
Apr 11, 2016 @ 05:58:03
Well, that does give one pause. Smiles.
little learner
Apr 11, 2016 @ 15:13:50
😊
mandibelle16
Apr 11, 2016 @ 06:18:49
Beautiful comparison and humans as clay jars. I believe there is a verse in the Bible that specifically refers to us as jars of Clay. But what your poem reminds me of is the strength God has. We are weak he is strong. “My Grace is sufficient for you; my power is made perfect in weakness.” Well done on this poem.
little learner
Apr 11, 2016 @ 15:14:31
Thanks, Mandy! I appreciate your encouragement as always!
jademwong
Apr 11, 2016 @ 19:25:09
Ooh, using your own poems instead of other’s book titles, I like this idea too! Great job on the poem as well 🙂
little learner
Apr 11, 2016 @ 20:25:37
Cool idea, huh!? You should give it a try! 😊
jademwong
Apr 11, 2016 @ 20:42:03
I think I just might, actually! I’ll definitely tag you with the idea credit if I do 🙂
A Poetry Title Poem – Jade M.Wong
Apr 11, 2016 @ 23:01:26
C.C.
Apr 12, 2016 @ 04:41:46
This reminds me of that lyric by Leonard Cohen: “Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Exactly!! Lovely reminder here of that philosophy.
little learner
Apr 12, 2016 @ 05:15:10
Oh, what an interesting connection! Thank you for that. 😊
C.C.
Apr 18, 2016 @ 02:22:32
You’re welcome 🙂