it is not that kind of exchange—
skill for skill, love for thanks
or even one small word of appreciation.
if we were all the little teapots
of the world—handle, spout,
bowl—we’d know
we were made to be held,
receive, pour
Inspired by Hafiz, “Energy in Sounds,” translated by Daniel Ladinsky
Graceful Press Poetry 
I really like the teapot analogy. Also like that you’re inspired by Hafiz. He’s one of my favorite poets, along with Rumi. 🙂 Your poetry is succinct and lovely.
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Thank you. I have just “discovered” Hafiz, and I know I need to read more Rumi. There is much to inspire, for sure.
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I agree–what a wonderful image. Makes me smile. (K)
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Thanks. I got very stern with myself and refrained from adding “short and stout.” 🙂
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I love: “we were made to be held,
receive, pour”
The image is charming–it makes me think of Alice in Wonderland–going down a rabbit hole–or perhaps the tea party? 🙂
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Thank you. I didn’t think of Alice–or did I?–but yes.
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🙂
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Wow. I just LOVE this. A new bestest? ‘if we were all the little teapots/of the world … we’d know’
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You’re so sweet. Thank you. This one was a little bit speaking in tongues, maybe 😉
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Always a good sign!
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