It is in the ?re
That the intensity of the clay is tested.
And its spirit is allowed to dance.
It is in the ?re where the ?erce light
Pierces to the core
And the fragile becomes strong.
It is in the ?re where an individual
Piece of clay claims its own true identity.
Some of the most beautiful pieces
Will crumble under the extreme conditions
Because the potter did not take time
To remove the air bubbles on the inside.
While other average looking pieces
Will get stronger;
And take on whole new identities.
Whatever the case maybe,
The process is not complete until
The clay has it's time in the ?re.