In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April.

STUDIO TIME
— by Sharon Ho —

Days dull or bright,
I fly my kite.
In deft hands
my whims take flight.

Clay wedged round,
rise pliant brown,
In a well-lit room,
form is found.

A staging place
for deciding glaze,
for string and beads
and finding grace.

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