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By NathanRoberts
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19 April 2008 |
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The hooks, like question marks inverted, hold
sixteen mugs in varied shades. The ones
that came as gifts bear inscriptions in bold
encouraging letters. Yet paragons
like 'Special Husband' , 'Greatest Dad', too
steeped in qualities beyond a daily thirst;
remain untouched, waiting for a finer brew.
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Posh beakers
Written by Josie (2786 comments posted) 19th April 2008 | | Nathan - it seems that they are waiting for a special tea party. Don't forget the silver teapot and the serviettes, with forks for the cakes. As for your posh mugs, why not try using them, one each day. Your tea will taste much better from a posh mug (or beaker as some folks here in Yorkshire say). |
Written by NathanRoberts (277 comments posted) 19th April 2008 | Can a mug be posh?
I thought it had to be saucers and bone china, but I suspect I'm revealing my southern origins.
'Would maam care for her earl grey in a beaker or a mug this morning?'
'No thankyou Jeeves, the trough will suffice'. | Hi, Nathan
Written by Brett (785 comments posted) 19th April 2008 | It's been a long time! I like this very much, the sentiment attached to simple objects is something I think most of us are guilty of.
I like your reply to Josie, it reminds me of one of my favourite P.G. Wodehouse lines;
'I didn't have the stomach to face my breakfast, so told Jeeves to drink it himself.'
Cheers |
Written by Brett (785 comments posted) 19th April 2008 | | Oh, and in response to 'Can a mug be posh?' - Boris Johnson? |
Written by mia_ms_kim (1019 comments posted) 20th April 2008 | This strangely tugs on the heart. Those two special mugs are almost too sacred to drink any old coffee from. They await as you say, special brew. You have given me ideas as to what gifts my husband might appreciate. Thank you, Nathan!
Mia  |
Written by NathanRoberts (277 comments posted) 20th April 2008 | Thanks for all your comments. ( Poor old Boris, but Brett's got a point!)
Nobody has quite touched on my own interpretation of the poem...that might be because I failed to get the idea from my head to the page...I still read it with that idea there, but I may be superimposing it, I dunno.
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Written by mia_ms_kim (1019 comments posted) 20th April 2008 | Oh! Are you saying opposite of what I thought the poem was saying? The question marks? Reading from that angle, this sounds - bitter??? Hmmm...
Mia  |
Written by NathanRoberts (277 comments posted) 20th April 2008 | Why bitter?
The 'question marks'...well, that could be taken literally...the hooks do, literally, look like upside down question marks (without the dots).
'Inverted questions' could also imply solutions/answers........ or just incredibly annoying riddles . |
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