My mother and her little brown jug It held her milk And now it holds our memories...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reflects on how ordinary objects hold memories of loved ones.
- In plain terms
- An old jug now holds memories instead of milk.
- What can you take from it?
- Objects can keep memories alive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What object holds your memory?
- How do you keep memories alive?
Another view
Objects cannot replace the person they remind you of.
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