Megan A. Hoak

OPUS

the potter may be
a source of debate

but i am
doubtless
the clay

solid and real
earthy and tangible

nevermind my maker’s hands

and though i was pressed
and forced
through his heat

to assume my current shape

my figure is flawless
all slopes and curves

perfect in its frailty.

so if I’m at the banquet
or left outside

I’ll still be full
and whole

and whether
I was made to hold
water or wine

is really
beside the point.