My Favorite Morning Mug


Eyes barely open.
My mind still a-fuddle.
Put the water on to boil
then I reach for
my favorite morning mug.

Ahhhhhhh
The comfort of the familiar.
The way it feels in my hand
the curve, the warmth
soaking through to my cold hands.

The joy of that first sip
from my favorite morning mug
Savoring every drop,
every moment,
before the busy-ness begins.



Making Mugs

One pound of clay makes a small.
One and a half makes a large.
The shape, 
the weight,
the curve, 
the touch,
the foot
the handle
the glaze.

All of these variables
come together
to create
just the right feel.


                                                                    Chic Lotz @ The Potter's Wheel
                                                                                Grass Valley, CA
 
                                                                            Email:  kamchic@jps.net

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