Fine China

Does fine china’s delicacy mean anything to you?
Your harsh touch cannot bear such fragility.
You don’t understand it’s detailing,
it’s watercolor tones of baby blue,
the petals,
flower-like,
blooming at a stand still.

The porcelain bone does not want your forgiveness,
your fingertips cannot brush upon royal Albert,
for you are ungainly and rugged.

If you cannot handle fine china with grace,
how can you hold me in your arms?

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Fine China is for best. I have some in a display cabinet. Although it looks beautiful, it isn't practical. It has to be handled with care. I am like that too., however I am not as fragile as my bone china. I am made of more resilient stuff. I am built to last :) Hello Marina. Good to see a post from you. Happy new year dear poet. All best wishes.

Chris

[lovelymarina]

Yes you are more resilient and built to last! Love it. Nice to hear from you Chris. Have a happy happy new year and I wish you all the best and more!
Xoxoxo
Marina

[jacob erin-cilberto]

my mom collected tea cups made of fine china....and she always had her fine china for company when we entertained.
I kind of preferred the simple plates and silverware.
I felt like I was eating in some palace...and had to watch all my p's and q's a bit too much.
Didn't want to embarrass...
but I love the metaphor you used here....and the last two lines....
a lover should always be held with care and love.
j.

[lovelymarina]

For sure… the fancy s**t is nice but can become all way too formal and have you feeling like you have to have such etiquette and be so proper. I’ll be fine with my amazon glassware! Glad you liked the read and thanks for the review.
Marina

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I enjoyed reading this. I like fine China and porcelain. It's fragility is an endearing trait. I don't care to eat my meals or have them served on it, though. Same with the expensive silverware in it's maple wood case all lined in red crush velvet. I've always thought lead crystal lovely but one mayn't store spirits in it for very long because the lead will eventually leach into the liquor. I suppose I can appreciate the finer things but cling to those which are for more meant for utility and serve a more practical purpose. In the movie Open Range Robert Duval is served coffee in a fine china cup but tells the lady he can't get his fat fingers in the tiny handle. She brings them mugs next. I like the comparison of delicate things to the feminine persona.

[lovelymarina]

For sure. All the expensive silverware is overrated and almost uncomfortable to eat from. You feel as though you have to act like someone you’re not… I agree with utilizing the practical things in life for what they’re for. I loved the Robert Duval comment… that made such perfect sense in relation to this piece… and yes, delicacy and femininity should go hand in hand … thank you dearly for the review…
Marina

[Fabian G. Franklin]

It was my pleasure. Thank you for sharing your talents. F.