She gleamed with pride, sitting there on the pedestal. The others looked at her enviously, whispering about the latest addition to their commune.
‘Just look at the sheen!’
‘I am guessing she’s imported.’
‘ I wish mine would glow that way.’
Arrogance filled her being. Then, she noticed one amongst them was quiet, far in the corner. He was heavy, bent and tired.
Curious, she called out, ‘How come you’re here? Why haven’t you left?’
His wise eyes looked up, smiled beautifully and he said, ‘I am over 50 years old, but the broth they cook in me tastes like home.’
©Shailaja V
Word count:100
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This is written in response to the theme prompt
‘Talking Vessels‘
for Drabble Week over at
Marathon Bloggers
Today is Day 5
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ah brilliant! it reminds me of something my grandmother used to say.. the pot which is full, doesnt make noise! only the half filled ones do!
Yep, that’s a fact we cannot escape!
Superb 🙂
Love this one. Vintage stuffs are what makes the whole experience a memorable one:)
good one, Shailaja! liked the subtle message too.
Love the did this one.. Empty vessels.. Right?
Gosh, almost all my utensils are ancient. 😀 “home” is the perfect way to describe it.
Thank you so much! But, ancient is good, right? 🙂
Oh yes! That’s a great one, Shailaja. Old indeed is gold! But personally I prefer those old vessels that are not meant to go near the heat of the stove 🙂 They have much better things to do like look pretty in other rooms of the house! Beautiful picture of terracotta pots there.
Thanks Beloo! These were taken on my Mumbai trip. Loved the array of exhibits from the Harappan era.
ahaa what a brilliant take on talking vessels 🙂 wonderful read.
Beware, Raj. You’ll start listening to the ones in your kitchen soon 😉
Old kadais are the best!! I miss my big one in which I cooked almost everything!!
heh!! I had to leave it behind because its Electric Stoves here and my fave vessel wasn’t flat bottomed!
nicely expressed.. 🙂
Very lovely ! 🙂
Old is gold! Good one for the prompt and an interesting prompt too 🙂