The poetry, stories and intrigues of C.J. Brenner

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Giuseppe the Toy Collector

I have a friend named Giuseppe and he must be the most old fashioned of friends I have known in all of my years.  But that said, Giuseppe was famous for his toy collection.  He collected old wooden train cars and blocks and all of the things that a nice toddler might want to have in his toy bin.   I know that Giuseppe is hungry and he really had so many toys that one might not be able to tell where the front door of his home was located when one was in Giuseppe's house.
It was a pity however, Giuseppe was too old fashioned and he criticized a catholic nun for not being completely covered in black. She had a small grey stain on her uniform from perhaps some bleach.  This really irked poor Giuseppe and he never let her forget the day he noticed that grey patch for the rest of her days.
So Giuseppe, I remember you well.  Your idea that you might be happier if you grew some molds in your apartment to make cheese was really not the smartest thing to share with others in mixed company.  Its not that we don't all think this is a useful thing to do, but its just that hearing a fellow like you with so many toys talking about molds really just made me smile a lot less when I thought of you. 
What is Giuseppe's day like today? I do not know.  He was once a match book collector as well, but I have heard that he gave up the match books when he found that he might get more toys in his house.  That's probably not the best or worst idea, but really Giuseppe.... how many toys do you really need?  And why don't you start giving to charity in the pediatric wings of the hospital.  Maybe there is a poor kid who might like a toddler toy. 
Overall, I must say that Giuseppe was not a very energetic fellow.  He just had too many toys and he just never did anything else except look for his next toy acquisition.  That was how he worked.  He tried to get a job in the fashion business, but I admit, it never worked out for him.  He never was interested in toy making either which might have served him very well. 
So if you happen to meet Giuseppe today, just say hello.  Hes too angry with himself about leaving the fashion industry if you ask me.  And those toys are all over the place.  Sorry.  But don't forget, Giuseppe will reach out to charm you if you have matches.  He still thinks he has matchbooks at home as well and has forgotten that he once thought that collecting matchbooks was a radical new way to live.  Thanks!

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