Fire incessant in

its need to be fed leads to

works of great beauty.

As the fire continues  begging the

Rising temperatures and heat suffuse

All who are near.

CHEMISTRY OR MIRACLE

Heat rises heavenward

As it transforms that which is inside –

chemistry? a miracle?

Isn’t chemistry a miracle?

A TOUGH MASTER

Fire demands more fuel

as clay glazed with color

transforms into functional art.

PYROMETRIC CONES

Pyrometric cones – made of

refractories such as silica and

melting agents – each carefully

formulated and assembled for accuracy.

(Written after I helped York feed his wood fired kiln on June 2, 2009.)