Blue and white with simple flair Away from China and Salem chairs It came to me in '78 surviving college and two small kids until meeting its end in early '06 when Irie lunged for a snack behind knocked off counter, crash and goodbye steeped in memories, Henrietta and sweets the grandfather clock and Granny bright eyes, white curly hair, radiant smile Only the teapot's tangible top remains to stir the spirits and serve the past |