Look, there!
In Mum’s wardrobe.
A priceless treasure amidst
The rack of worthless wire.
A piece of artistry.
The design masterpiece
Creating utility and beauty
From the simplest items.
A wooden cotton reel
A few nails
Lengths of discarded wool.
Voila!
The wooden coathanger
Enveloped, transformed
Cloaked in french knitting.*
from the priceless collection of Bill Joyner
Note:
* I could not believe it when, over coffee, Bill Joyner reached into his bag and this beauty emerged. It’s specific story is his and it holds its own significant lessons for life (related to both the vast improvement in workmanship and the dangers of taking short-cuts). But Bill’s personal Alladin’s Cave continues to reflect my own (and yours too, I expect) memories.
Oh! I hope there is no need to remind you that my Short Memories are not meant to be chronological … generally they are pretty random. Anyway, in case it entered your mind … this Short Memory does not have its roots in a 4th Form (Year 10) art or craft class, despite my poor performances in matters crafty.
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