...a clay vessel...

A lump of ordinary clay

is chosen

from the amorphous pile of the clay heaped on the floor.

The potter has an end product in mind,

a vessel that will be useful

to its final owner

and a credit to the potter's craftsmanship and experience.

The potter labors

over the clay forming and shaping and

forming it until the final product is realized.

The pot then can be fired and decorated - but

if it cracks or turns out misshapen,

it is no big deal to discard it altogether.

Can we imagine a mere clay pot complaining to the potter?

Does the pot have "rights" of it's own?

No,

it exists,

and finds useful service

as an ordinary kitchen pot or a beautiful vase,

solely because the potter intended it for such an end.

~Lambert Dolphin

today is another beautiful SSS.

head over to HEY HARRIET

and enjoy this day to the fullest.

just BE.

robin.