The Cuet Set.

This winter afternoon my grandson,

Rowan, asked to play with

my salt and pepper cruet

in the form of two people

arms open to be hugged.

Yes I said but be careful

don’t bash them together

And I will sit with you whilst

you play.

I was struck by the memory

of staying with an aunt

who told me not to touch

the china salt sellers.

When did I become my Aunt