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Pottery 2 Evening headache from a busy day... I slam the clay on scuffled canvas Push, roll, scrape, scoop Lunge - Slam! Slab spread, turned... Sluicing sponge, warm liquid Slathering my shape Hands cup and push, I lean Foot pressing - fast Push in Squeeze Slowly seeking center Fingers and play Coaxing creation The hum of the wheel and frustration and glee Knowing balance Knowing earth Knowing water Headache forgotten copyright January 26, 1997 - Kathie Bird