Pottery Poem by Jeff Rushton

There is a spirit in every creation of Gods hand
A spirit is increased by obedience and observance to God's plan.
Man is the only spirit that varies in such a sporadic and energetic way,
Only he can determine and define his stay
That spirit is challenged, burdened, bludgeoned and bewildered until all that is left
The core of righteousness, of goodness, of mercy of compassion, of trust, and of obedience
This is where our life begins and the spirit is put into our hands
To be treated as clay for our molding, with each challenge burning away the soot and miry clay
Hardening until solid.