A BALL OF CLAY

 

 

If I had a ball of clay

I would mold a whole new face

One that time has not etched with frowns

And shows elegance and grace

 

If I had a ball of clay

I would mold a brand new ear

So I could hear the beautiful sounds

And not hear the shouts and screams

 

If I had a ball of clay

I would mold a brand new mouth

And take away all the nasty words

That so freely came on out

 

If I had a ball of clay

I would mold some brand new feet

To lead me down a different road

Where I wouldn't feel so incomplete

 

If I had a ball of clay

I would mold some nice young hands

To help me feel my way through life

And all that it contains

 

If I had a ball of clay

I would mold a whole new mind

That harbors no abuse or pain

And is rational and sane

 

If I had a ball of clay

I would mold a heart of new

One that isn't shattered and broken

But is beating strong with love

 

If only I had a ball of clay

Reviews

[Legion]

If only. Good poem here. Liked the thought behind it.

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Oh that was fun. Playful sorrow. My only qualm was the unfulfilled rhyme set up by the first staza, but it still had good rhythm and was a beautiful write. Artistic. really makes you want to find some clay to play with. It made me think of the clay scene in Ghost (the Patrick Swayze movie). I enjoyed it very much. :)

[Captain Blackheart (The..]

I remember this one. I really liked this piece, I love the idea of a ball of clay. This has to be my favourite piece by you I have read. I like it alot and can't praise it enough! Excellant!