I have one particular bowl, in use for years, but these days I put my evening meds in it. The memory of its making is a treasure and using it a continual reminder …
THE BOWL
a child’s hands
poked and molded the clay
his face scrunched in absorption
at the making
and the shaping
until he held it up
eyes alight
“it’s a bowl” he said
for years it held oddments
paperclips buttons
old pennies
a broken clay mouse
until it came
to be what it is –
the memory of a child
first published in 7Beats Here and Now
Frame and The McGuire – ‘… a gentle yet striking novel about the way our perception influences our judgement of others.’ Amy Mathers. For ages 8-13 … published by Tradewind Books available on Amazon or your local bookstore.
Collecting memories, never just things, lovely way you have to say that!