Household Sonnets

Last year I posted about the release of Household Sonnets. You can read all about that here. Today I offer my review.

Household Sonnets Review

This is a lovely idea capably done. Admittedly, some of the household items are no longer common, so here is a list of those included:

• Table
• Chair
• Bed
• Hearth
• Tongs
• Pot for Extinguishing Coals
• Closet
• Chest
• Stove
• Pot
• Serving Platter
• Lighter
• Candlestick
• Candlewick Trimmer
• Mirror
• Clothing Brush
• Coat Hook
• Clock
• Painting
• Bookcase
• Scrub Brush
• Duster
• Spinning Wheel
• Washtub
• Bucket
• Lamp
• Bellows
• Sulfur Bin
• Honey Pot
• Mortar
• Couch
• Cradle
• Clothes Basket
• China (dishes)
• Meat Barrel
• Pan
• Knife
• Grill
• Ash Shovel
• Ash Broom
• Broom
• Scouring Pad
• Napkin
• Jug
• Lantern
• Tea and Coffee Service
• Cabinet
• Pot Hanger
• Writing Slate
• Jewel Chest

As you can see, some of these household items provoke thought more than serve as our own daily reminders. Still, if you’re interested in Christ-centered poetry; seeing Christ in daily, humble life; emblem books/ wood carving illustrations; historical settings; or theology tied to reminders all around us, this book is for you. 

This is a nice collection, especially when you’re open to something just a little different but within a historical continuity of the home and church.

Nicely done, Rev. Richard. Be sure to also check out his Passion Book for Holy Week!