The Cretan potter

Day in and day out she pottered around her little shed 
Creating pieces of magic amidst the dust and clay
Her pottery was unique
Plates, bowls and jugs with scenes of rustic houses ….
wayward chickens strutting their arrogant stuff ….
and olive patterns in green and black …. 
 

 
But my favourite were her flowers,
Swirls, whirls and splashes of paint
in gentle, muted and frosted colours
 
 
Sadly, her magic is no more
for she was the last of the Fortetsa Potters
But she still lives in my house….
on my table and in my kitchen
And how I love the memory of the Cretan potter 
who lived on a dusty road 
And I how would give anything to visit her again.
 
 
© 2012 Francesca Muir 

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10 comments

  • Robert Geiss October 14, 2012   Reply →

    wonderful.

  • PJ October 14, 2012   Reply →

    The sentiments and the shots are beautiful. You really do capture a mood don't you? Well done PJ xx

  • Francesca Muir October 14, 2012   Reply →

    Thank you Robert – she was a joy to visit – which I did regularly. F

  • Francesca Muir October 14, 2012   Reply →

    Thank you – do you recall visiting her? Fx

  • lisa | renovating italy October 14, 2012   Reply →

    I just love the image of the potter, what a treasure she is.
    ciao lisa
    x

  • Mum October 14, 2012   Reply →

    I share your sentiments and the pottery – lovely to be reminded again of those days thank you. Love

  • Carla Coulson October 17, 2012   Reply →

    A true artisan and how blessed you are to have her still with you in your home! Such an amazing pic capturing the true essence of this wonderful woman….beautiful post Francesca
    Carla x

  • Francesca Muir October 19, 2012   Reply →

    Thank you Lisa – unfortunately no one around to replace her – a past never to be re-visited. See you soon. Fxx

  • Francesca Muir October 19, 2012   Reply →

    Thank you Mum – I still lovingly think of the times we rummaged though her little room full to the brim with her "pragmata" Fxx

  • Francesca Muir October 19, 2012   Reply →

    Thank you Carla – never a day goes by when I don't use something from her little pottery nook. And yes they break – but I just glue them back together again! F xx

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