Divorce China

Divorce China.

The thrift store is full of this.

Pricey dishes that are too delicate to use.

They live as display pieces in China cabinets and are to fancy for daily use.

Special occasions only.

If they are used at all.

And they must be hand washed and delicately dried by hand with a soft cloth.

Why own something you can't use?

How functional are these dishes?

Small blue violets on porcelain plates.

Some have small hand-painted green ivy.

Made in China.

Chips easily.

Why does everyone feel the need to register for this as a wedding gift?

Along with crystal wine glasses.

China is a hot item newlyweds believe they must have.

When in reality practical everyday dishes would get more use and be more durable.

Their parents and grandparents have a set of China dishes packed away in the attic somewhere.

But they are still married so these keepsakes cannot be re-gifted until they both pass away.

At which point they will make their way to the thrift store for someone else to purchase or break carelessly.

Part of marriage is registering for items you will never use.

Paid for on someone else's dime.

Everyone must purchase a wedding gift for the bride and groom.

It's tacky and looks cheap to not make an appearance with gifts in tow.

I want dishes I am not afraid to use,

And can drop on the floor without them breaking into thousands of pieces that will cut me when I clean them up.

Divorce China is located at a thrift store near you and it's only $1 per plate.

Buy the matching gravy bowl today!

*This poem is featured in "Peeling Sanity" Due for release in October 2018. Be sure to check out my other poetry collections on Amazon.

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