Art Lessons from Mackie, 5 (Part 2): The Flower Teacup

Dr Abe V Rotor 

Teacup in pentel by Mackie 5, 2017

To a child a teacup is mommy's or grandma’s

       Long kept in a cupboard by the hearth,

Or a gift kept secret 'til the eve of one Christmas:

      “To the most wonderful child on earth.”

The teacup brings comfort, friends, many a cheer,

      to good health, good company, best brew;

Gently raised to the air, settles on its saucer,

      like the cycle of life’s meaning and view.

To the child artist the cup is rich imaginary -

     Flowers like eyes looking in the room;

Never stable, never at ease, telling a story

    Of a uncaged bird finding it its home. ~