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Originally Posted by Roger Slater
But the sonnet concludes with the étagère, which has nothing to do with the fireplace, the hearth, or the chimney. I don't really understand why any of these locations need to be mentioned in the title. Why not a title like "Still Life"?
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Roger,
Sometimes, an incongruent title works. But the poem is dainty and short, and it’s not a funny poem. Mischief is out, though I still love the image you painted. ’Still Life’ is good; I’m keeping it in mind.
Thank you for coming back and for your accurate feedback.
~mignon