The mound of clay

The mound of clay is in place,

with the right amount of water base.

Before the knead  is in progress,

free it  of the tufts of grasses,

for  you need an unsoiled lot,

from old mother ground.

Before  the mound is laid on the wheel,

and  the wheel is set in motion,

one needs to picture the pot,

that will take shape from the mound.

So take time out and build an image

in the depths of your mind,

of the final creation,

its shape, colours and design.

Then hold the mound with soft hands,

and as the wheel gathers motion,

with its centre of gravity and all,

the image in your mind,

will transfer onto the clay ball!