Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Kintsugi--By Charlene McCutcheon--United States

Kintsugi

Pride,
self-will
versing God's,
judging others,
double mindedness;
cracked porcelain vessels
appearing unmendable.
Repairing flaws with gold (His grace),
fills broken places while adding strength,
more beautiful for having been broken.

Charlene McCutcheon is a 73 year old, wife, mother of seven, grandmother of thirty and great-grandmother of 14. She has just discovered her voice through poetry within the last few years. Her former ways of expression have been through the media of arts and crafts. Her desire to share herself with others for their benefit has been the motivating factor in all her endeavors. She loves life, work, play and most of all people.

12 comments:

  1. Dear Charlene Thanks for teaching through "Kintsugi" A word
    of many meanings, most of them making the word valuable.
    including the repairing of pottery. Very good writing
    Yancy

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    1. Yancy, thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. i really appreciate how
      diligent you are in commenting on others poems. You are a blessing.

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    2. You are welcome precious to me Charlene. I have always
      highly respected you. Thank you for showing me love
      and a little credit. I remember When Sheri wrote
      a shopping triodyne and you correctly said it
      looks right to you. It was. I believe your a
      good person and an excellent Writer.
      Yancy

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    3. Yancy you are so kind. You deserve lots of credit for always having wonderful things to say about and to others. That is a real talent.



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    4. Sweet Charlene,
      So kind of you to say that to me. Thanks.
      This is so! what Whispers cares about.
      Positive honest heart to heart caring.
      Yancy

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  2. Thank you, Charlene,
    for another lesson in the etheree form--it is one of my favorite forms.
    Michael

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    1. Michael, thank you so much for your comment. i do appreciate your diligence in commenting on others poems. You are a blessing.
      Charlene

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  3. love this wise & beautiful write, Charlene

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    1. Thank you Jack. I really appreciate your kind comment.

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  4. Really Nice Piece, Charlene. Well Done. Enjoyed it.Keith.

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    1. Thank you Keith. I really appreciate your encouragement.

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  5. Charlene,
    A beautiful etheree! I have always appreciated this form though it is difficult to write them. I am still a little lost about what the title means, can you please explain?
    Yours truly,
    David Fox

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