The Earthen Vessel
written by: Michael Zeller
@Zell_man
Clay pot resides in silent dusty croft
The quiet keeper, mystery guards aloft
Its fragile earth protects the precious gifts
A weight of glory there within uplifts
Glazed pottery upon that shelf forgot
Unnoticed there because of humble spot
When vandals come to pillage and abuse
That simple dusty pot they all misuse
Within the cracked and sturdy vessel lives
The valued treasure which its master gives
Like desert Jin, enshrouds a magic bond
And wonders to the one who looks beyond
Within this frame of earth contains a whole
The wonder! Treasure of the human soul
Michael started writing poetry as a way to explore big ideas in faith and philosophy and as a way of tying creativity into these things. He works as a mental health professional helping people make sense of hard experiences. Metaphor and imagery are important and valuable tools in his work and are part of why poetry has resonated with his approach to big ideas.
Latest posts by Michael Zeller (see all)
- Grandchildren of the Sun - October 7, 2024
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- The Earthen Vessel - April 23, 2024
