Wheel of Life
Five tercets22 total reviews
Comment from Jim Wile
The potter's work is a terrific metaphor for life, Jim, that you've turned into a beautiful poem with a very interesting pattern of rhyming tercets. I loved all the similarities between turning a beautiful work of clay on a wheel and living a fulfilling, well-balanced life. This was artfully done. Jim
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2023
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The potter's work is a terrific metaphor for life, Jim, that you've turned into a beautiful poem with a very interesting pattern of rhyming tercets. I loved all the similarities between turning a beautiful work of clay on a wheel and living a fulfilling, well-balanced life. This was artfully done. Jim
Comment Written 12-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2023
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Thank you, Jim. Your words are very kind.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
I like the theme of your poem. You're urging the reader to just stay centered and let life be positive. The colorful imagery you use helps the reader imagine what you're saying in your message about life. Excellent writing!
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2023
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I like the theme of your poem. You're urging the reader to just stay centered and let life be positive. The colorful imagery you use helps the reader imagine what you're saying in your message about life. Excellent writing!
Comment Written 11-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2023
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Thank you.
Comment from Theresa Honnigford
Great poem. Good message. It can be difficult to find balance sometimes. Great pottery imagery. Easily readable with background color and font. Good work. Theresa H.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Great poem. Good message. It can be difficult to find balance sometimes. Great pottery imagery. Easily readable with background color and font. Good work. Theresa H.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Theresa, thank you for your review.
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Thanks
Comment from Dr. Nad
This is a very nice uniquely rhyming poem that brings us to the essentials of life and reminds us that life is worth living and enjoyable in spite of challenges that we come against us. The beauty is here. Thank you very much
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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This is a very nice uniquely rhyming poem that brings us to the essentials of life and reminds us that life is worth living and enjoyable in spite of challenges that we come against us. The beauty is here. Thank you very much
Comment Written 10-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Dr. Nad, thanks!
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You are certainly welcome!
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You are certainly welcome!
Comment from nomi338
A wonderful and uplifting piece on the importance of becoming and remaining centered. While it may be difficult to hit a moving target, a target that has direction will move forward with so much speed, potential assassins will be left in the dust of your forward progress.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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A wonderful and uplifting piece on the importance of becoming and remaining centered. While it may be difficult to hit a moving target, a target that has direction will move forward with so much speed, potential assassins will be left in the dust of your forward progress.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Nomi, thank you good Sir!
Comment from Goodadvicechan
Yes, life can be a circle that goes around. Be alert, whatever you do to others, some day, it may turn around and harm you or it may reward you...
Life also has ups and downs. Don't overly enjoy when it is up. Be patient it will be up even you are Down now.
Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2023
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Yes, life can be a circle that goes around. Be alert, whatever you do to others, some day, it may turn around and harm you or it may reward you...
Life also has ups and downs. Don't overly enjoy when it is up. Be patient it will be up even you are Down now.
Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 10-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2023
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Thanks much for your comments.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Jim,
This poem can be about have clay centered well when you throw a piece of pottery of having faith and hope center your life.
There is a slight hiccup in your rhyme scheme. In the fourth stanza the rhyme scheme is edg. I like the internal rhyme in the last line of the at stanza.
Keep writing and stay healthly
Have a good weekend.
Joan
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2023
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Hi Jim,
This poem can be about have clay centered well when you throw a piece of pottery of having faith and hope center your life.
There is a slight hiccup in your rhyme scheme. In the fourth stanza the rhyme scheme is edg. I like the internal rhyme in the last line of the at stanza.
Keep writing and stay healthly
Have a good weekend.
Joan
Comment Written 10-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2023
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Opps, great catch Joan. Thank you ever so much.
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Glad I could help, Jim. You're very welcome.
Joan
Comment from karenina
I enjoy the tercet form. You've presented us with both a solid image of the potter's wheel and the importance of "centering" and the great metaphor that without balance our lives can truly be thrown off course! I love that tercets can be written in any rhyme scheme you choose ~ or no rhyme at all! It occurred to me that given the subject, it might be interesting to "center-align" this post. Just a thought! It's fine as it is!
Karenina
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2023
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I enjoy the tercet form. You've presented us with both a solid image of the potter's wheel and the importance of "centering" and the great metaphor that without balance our lives can truly be thrown off course! I love that tercets can be written in any rhyme scheme you choose ~ or no rhyme at all! It occurred to me that given the subject, it might be interesting to "center-align" this post. Just a thought! It's fine as it is!
Karenina
Comment Written 10-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2023
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Thank you, that is a fun idea, I will look at that possibility.
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Just a thought....
Comment from Ulla
Absolutely, stay centred most of the time, but a little straying will never hurt. Otherwise it all would become a little boring. That is just my two cents worth. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2023
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Absolutely, stay centred most of the time, but a little straying will never hurt. Otherwise it all would become a little boring. That is just my two cents worth. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 10-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2023
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Ulla, I tend to agree with you! Somewhere between Yin and Yang and Wabi Sabi I think.
Comment from Sanku
A lump of clay becomes an art work with the skilful handling of the otters wheel. Its upto you to make the best of your opportunities.. I liked the metaphor very much Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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A lump of clay becomes an art work with the skilful handling of the otters wheel. Its upto you to make the best of your opportunities.. I liked the metaphor very much Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 10-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2023
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Sanku, thank you for your validation, I truly love forming vessels with my hands.
