"On dusting day,
Clovis put on soothing music.
He spent a while in the lotus
position, then set to work.
GRAAAAACE. GRAAAACE.
Nothing broken to replaaaaace,
he sang, and soon the glassware
gleamed.
Until voices rose over the violins ... "
You would certainly not expect to find a real bull in a china shop, but that is exactly what happens in this winning story about Clovis and his inheritance. Clovis, at one time a linebacker with a bad temper, is now the proud owner of his Grandmother Grace's china shop. His Granny's quiet words are always on his mind as he goes about his work in the store - "Grace, grace. Nothing broken to replace."
Clovis is much calmer since taking over the shop, drinking tea from dainty cups and quietly working at keeping order. Of course, there are those who want to rile him up and they make their presence known as they pass the stroe window. Clovis burns, then controls his breathing by counting to ten. Getting no response, the mean ones move on. Using yoga, music, and a wish to do things right, Clovis returns to his work.
The heckling doesn't stop. Clovis is irked, but resists once more. The next time, the group barges into the store creating chaos, jeering, and breaking one of his granny's favorite teacups! Grace was no longer a part of Clovis' demeanor. He shouts loudly and chases his tormentors to a dark alley. No one could tell what Clovis might do. Luckily, he is once again reminded of his grandmother's loving words. It is all he needs.
"He looked straight at his enemies and sighed.
"Look, I may be a bull. But I'm no bully.
Could I interest you guys in ... a cup of tea?"
A change is in the air!
The digital artwork is filled with humor and emotion. The setting is quite a delightful place for such a huge and powerful owner. The facial expressions are quite wonderful, and the lessons learned about being mindful are welcome.
No comments:
Post a Comment