Christian Poetry -119

Beating Comb, Pottery Brush and Paring Knife

rug, taken outdoors
hung, beaten
until all that remains is rug

raku piece, pulled from flames
elements of creation brushed off
scarred vessel remains

an artichoke, deadly choke
delicately scraped away
pure heart remains

observations, about me
caring words gently spoken
leave me

beaten
scarred
pure