This is the story of a man who took a fancy to a vase made of delicate and fragile porcelain
He was asked not to handle it unless he understood how precious it was, how rare—
this wasn’t a job lot out of a rubbish factory, it had been crafted with love & care
Someone else, the man was told, had been thoughtless, even cruel, and had let the vase fall
It had not shattered but some pieces got broken and scattered all over the floor
It had to be put back together—long and tedious work of many hours
But eventually, it was as beautiful as it had ever been
The man listened to this story
Of past abuse and said he was so sorry to hear it
That he wanted the vase very badly
The man made many promises
The man oozed sincerity,
It seemed he could be trusted
And yet, after just a day, the precious vase he dropped and betrayed
And for the sake of a childish boast, he made public this betrayal
The vase, faced with this further disrespect crumbled a little more
Before it got angry-but resourceful-and called on the spirits of wizards and witches of old
Who fixed the vase in a second and turned the traitor man into a toad
Like all stories, there is a moral here of sorts
Very few men are able to appreciate and take care of precious porcelain
No matter what they fucking claim
It is safer to hide all valuables behind locked doors
*This was written a few hours ago (very quickly and it’s as subtle as Trump’s orange hue, I know) on my way to a date. And yes, I was wearing a kickass leather dress, for those of you who appreciate such details*
If a man says “trust me” don’t and I appreciate the details. 🙂
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Oh, there’s no danger of that happening in the near future, and thank you 🙂
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You are funny
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Ha! I have my moments, definitely 😉
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You do.. I like a bit of humour, though I am quite dry myself.
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I was going to say it was the British way but you’re Irish! Damnation! I almost said something really stupid ha!
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I am actually English/Welsh living in Ireland. So you are not wrong at all. The Irish have that way with words though that I really envy.
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What?! I am misinformed yet again! I am the worst journalist ever. But, I was right about you being dry and why 😉
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Well I try not to let on that I am English…I like to maintain an air of mystery
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Well, you’ve certainly succeeded there. There is an absolute mysterious aura surrounding you
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Excellent. I am pleased
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I thought you might be. Hence why I exaggerated just slightly to make you happy 😉
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Damn, back to the drawing board.
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Ha! You’re doing pretty well, seriously! Very aquarius 😉
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I long to be an enigma
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I can tell. And why wouldn’t you? Enigmas are fascinating
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Aren’t they just
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Like reaching out for a vague shape through the fog and ending with nothing more substantial than a few drops of dew on your fingertips
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Such a man is not worthy of such a beautiful vessel that holds such fire.
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I agree entirely and you, as usual, have given me the perfect answer, my beloved knight 😍😘
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And my fav boots! I remember when I cut my tongue licking them that one time! ❤ 😉
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Haha I’m so sorry about that! They are kinda dangerous, I must admit 😂
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Very well written. I hope the vase had a nice date.
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Thank you very much, and yes! The vase can’t complain 😉
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The shoes……the dress…….*swoons again* (ad infinitum) Ahem. I hope that the toad is banished for good, Nathalie.
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Haha Vic said I had to bring the leather dress to Boston, Rob. And the shoes. So you might get to experience the outfit “live” 😜
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Oh my! That would be purr-fect! 😀
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I see I’m gonna have to think about my packing very seriously! 😏
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I’m sure that you will be very thorough in your garment selection. 😍 😉
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Rob, I always am! 😜
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Not to mention your book selection. 😉
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Of course! That too 😉 And I will want to take a closer look at that book of Apples 😏
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I think that you’ll find that book quite delightful! 😀
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I *know* I will 😀
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That reply deserves 10 stars, or in this case, 10 apples. 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
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It is getting very hot on this blog, I believe I just saw 10 apples in a row 😂
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Yes! An none with a bite mark….. yet. 😉
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Give it time… 😉
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First of all: kick-ass shoes!
Unfortunately many of us have a tendency to tell others what we think they want to hear, without thinking through the consequences of those words. It happens to politicians all the time 😉
Live, learn, and grow from each experience, which I believe is what this piece is saying 🙂
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Thank you, Norm! I like a man who appreciates shoes 🙂
As for the rest, you are right of course: it is *exactly* what this piece is saying 😉
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First, goddamn! I think I have a thing for leather… 😋 And those shoes are amazing. You look seriously hot!
Second, you are as beautiful inside as out and I hope you know that! Regardless of previous falling, crumbling, etc, you are pristine. You deserve to be happy. ❤❤
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This is such a fantastic comment because it manages to be 😈 AND incredibly sweet too! Thank you, Vic – you’re amazing 😘💜
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Ha ha, that’s me- sweet and naughty! Takes one to know one- everything you said… 😘
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My INFJ embraces your INFP – hugs it tight 😘
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🤗
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A man like this is not worthy of you. You look gorgeous and those shoes are fierce. Almost forget as well, if you like naughty erotica I’ve begun a new site. https://bunsareallthatyourequire.wordpress.com
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Aww, thanks Vinnie! Fierce shoes for a fierce woman, right? 😉
I’ll check it out!
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Yes, you’re a cool and sassy woman. Hope you enjoy my other site.
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Over there now!
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Thanks for looking at it.
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Let him do the dishes for a year or two and if all the glassware is intact and he hasn’t complained, then maybe he’s ready for porcelain. 🙂
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It’s that kind of treatment of precious
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It’s that kind of clumsy treatment of precious objects that make the rest of us seem like insincere oafs. The man clearly was not worthy of such a prize, and I’m glad to hear the vase is still beautiful, strong and unbroken ☺ Glad to see you’re still on fine form, Nat. I hope your date appreciated that, although those shoes are deadly!
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Well surely the man mentioned was not worthy, but that does not make all of them the same. Well how was your date???
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Really sorry to read this story…such delicate issues. 😔The vase, I must say, is looking magnificent and would look wonderful with a rose💖🌹I just can’t seem to leave without commenting on those shoes😛If you fancied a man, he would have to be very, very careful. Those shoes would definitely leave a mark on the chest and shoulders…if you were so inclined and reclined ☺️🔥😘
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Even without THAT photograph THIS poem kicks ass. With the addition of the photo, well … hard to put into words. I think Jon Snow would say it best, in thick Northern accent imagine… FUCKING HELL TO THE YEAH! You’d make a vegan eat meat girl.
Seriously though .. you said it here. You SAID it. I feel as if we should all have this imprinted on our wrists and show everyone before we ‘go there’ because the worst part is when you think you have been VERY FUCKING CLEAR and they still STILL don’t get it because people pretend to be something else, anything else, to fit in with the idea they have of someone you would want and that means they are a LIAR and the only way forward is to be honest – EVEN IF IT HURTS. I think your truth shines oh, and maybe the spikes on your shoes 😉
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PS you do realize since we wear the same dress size I am the FIRST in line for cast-offs? YEAH I AM JUST SAYIN
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There are some articles who don’t know the value of vases. Those heels would certainly make me fumble my book though!
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Fumbling is fine. You’d soon be back on track once I start extolling the virtues of Zola 😉
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Undoubtedly
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un valise denudé
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Raw and powerful. He doesn’t deserve you
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Fantastic…as are those heels…x
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Nice one, I really appreciate your shoes as well 😉
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And those shoes! Every time you post wearing them, I get a bit more jealous. You look GORGEOUS and hella fierce! 😘
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Gorgeous writing and amazing outfit. Leather can make you feel powerful and confident.
I’m a sissy crossdresser who feels like it is a privilege to wear Women’s clothing and i wish all Women can find Real Men (not a gurl like me of course) unlike the ones in your tale.
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Thank you so much! I agree that leather can make you feel that way – I usually feel really tough wearing it 😉
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