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The    


I am of the earth
of
  the
    clay
 
clay wedged
clay centered
clay formed
clay dried
clay fired
 
a blend
between potter’s vision
and clay’s willingness
 
a metaphor
for our days
and nights
 
I am of the earth
of
  the
    clay
 wet clay
changing
responding
 
dry clay
anticipating
preparing
 glazed clay
completing
reflecting
Clay    

I am of the earth
of
  the
    clay
 
through the fire
strong
tested
 
yes
 
of the earth
  of the clay
    of the mind
      of the dream
        of the water
        of the glaze
      of the heart
    of the soul
  of the fire
of the hands

I am

            —Ron Dehn
Community Friend


 Unnamed portrait by Michelle Griego
            —Michelle Griego
             OJC Sophomore

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