Clay Poem by John Prophet

Clay.
Clay People.
Malleable.
Time/location
sculpts.
Shapes.
Forms.
Dictates.
Anyone,
anything.
Easily
manipulated,
controlled.
Time/location,
determines.
Determines
what
we be.
Who
we are!
Hunter/gatherer.
Greek
Philosopher.
Knight
in shining
armor.
Astronaut.
When and
where
determine.
Accident
of birth!
Language
spoken.
God
worshiped.
Nationality.
Location,
ordained.
Accident
of birth!
Time and
location
dictate
terms.
Clay People.
What are
Clay People?
Who are
Clay People?
Who are you?
Well,
that depends.