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Yorick

Yorick

Alas, poor Yorick, raku-fired and bright,
A skull burned in flames, now gleaming white.
Once jester’s joy, now clay and ash,
Frozen in silence, no jest, no flash.

In kiln’s hot breath, you took your form,
A relic of jest, now calm and warm.
Though death has claimed your mirthful grin,
Your hollow cracks draws all within.

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10 responses to “Yorick”

  1. joyfulstephanie Avatar
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      thealchemistspottery

      Thanks 😊

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Thank you 😊❤️

  2. Milena Alien Avatar

    Poor Yorick

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Indeed. Poor guy seems to have lost his head

  3. Nidhika Avatar

    Hey Alchemy,
    Greetings,
    How are you,
    This is wonderful…I can’t comment on blog, so I have to comment through your website, let’s see if this work,
    Warm regards,

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Greetings! It works, and this is a blog post. I hope you are doing well and having a good weekend.

  4. Kevin Chamberlain Avatar

    Firing is always scary and rake adds to the unknown. The skull reminds me of my own aging.

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      I find firing to always induce a bit of anxiety, because so much work goes into pieces, but it’s also thrilling.
      The skill definitely has a seasoned/aged look to it.
      Hope you are well and thanks fir commenting.

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