ah, those old dishes with spidery veins - such a nuanced image that evokes a cascade of "stuff" ... those occasions when families come together - and the time in between. A lovely tanka, Janet.
I second the other comments. For me, the quotation marks around 'good china' are key to the poem: what exactly do we mean by 'good'? Try substituting 'people' for 'dishes' in L 1 and you'll see what I mean . . .
I don't know why we save our "good things" for special occasions. I do the same. Why can't we give ourselves permission to enjoy our "good things" whenever we feel we need some cheering up or just for no reason at all?
can totally relate to this one, loved it.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Peggy, for your comment.
DeleteI think we should start using our good china now, before it's too late? Do you agree?! :-)
ah, those old dishes with spidery veins - such a nuanced image that evokes a cascade of "stuff" ... those occasions when families come together - and the time in between. A lovely tanka, Janet.
ReplyDeleteI second the other comments. For me, the quotation marks around 'good china' are key to the poem: what exactly do we mean by 'good'? Try substituting 'people' for 'dishes' in L 1 and you'll see what I mean . . .
ReplyDeleteI don't know why we save our "good things" for special occasions. I do the same. Why can't we give ourselves permission to enjoy our "good things" whenever we feel we need some cheering up or just for no reason at all?
ReplyDeleteAdelaide
thanks, wendy, jenny, adelaide. be sure to use your "good china" for thanksgiving. ;-)
ReplyDeletewendy and jenny, I was sure I replied earlier. guess I goofed something up!