A Vase At The Pottery Poem by nimal dunuhinga

A Vase At The Pottery

Rating: 5.0


The potter's daughter; like her father's craftsmanship
very beautiful to her *pinafore dress and the pigtails.
He sniffs when I ring the bicycle bell
during my routine delivery of their daily bread.
He knows my boss well; the pot bellied baker
and they are good drinking partners.
Baker's son goes to a high school
and very smarter than me.
Oh! I am an orphan who sleeps on a sooty mat
near the oven.
But she likes me very much
and I gave her a birthday present a stealing bun.

Postscript
*Because of her pinafore dress and the pigtails
she was attracted to me (on her school days)
and still struggle in life.

Dedication to the wild flowers whatever blossom & deteriorate
mysteriously in the wilderness.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sandra Fowler 14 July 2006

This is a small gem of a poem. It would be difficult not to like this boy who makes the best of a very hard life. Lovely work, Nimal. Regards, Sandra

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Alison Cassidy 06 April 2009

A nostalgic write about young love written with a graceful pen and a distinctive smile that is pure Nimal. Always a joy to read your work, good friend. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Leigh A. Hill 14 July 2006

a homey feel to this poem nimal! leaves one feeling fresh, and natural. lovely work! love starr xxx

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Duncan Wyllie 14 July 2006

A story /poem that leaves it's readers with a wholesome feel in the hearts Brilliant Love duncan X

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Patricia Gale 14 July 2006

Wonderful piece, hardship, love all within.

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Joseph Daly 14 July 2006

As usual, my friend, and outstanding piece. I read your postings and I feel a joy, not unlike the feeling one gets when they see a loved one. This is your usual standard of craftsmanship with that sly tinge of humour, wich is there but is never the reason for the poem.

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kalubovila East, Sri Lanka
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