Waiting.

Waiting

Patience is a virtue

Sadly absent

Waiting for academic scores

On which future studies depend,

Letter to clearing already written, 

Just in case.

Patience is a virtue

Somewhat sullied

Waiting for potential employers calls,

On which financial life depends,

Further applications already written,

Just in case.

Patience is a virtue

Sorely tested

Waiting for medical results

On which life depends,

Letters to loved ones already written,

Just in case.

Running low on patience.

Running low on options.

Running out of time.

Still waiting.

By Izzy Silver

Function, beauty and the work ethic

J C Pennys' Hitler Kettle

Just over a week ago my kettle began developing a laize faire attitude to the task of boiling water. This means when the furore over the little fuhrer kettle that looks like a little Hitler, (J C Penny poster) has mostly struck me as how apt to function it is. The look-e-like-e boiling water with its boiling temper. 

My new kettle

Reminds me of all those dictators, divas, Z list celebs, minor royals and benefit cheats, all boiling over with contempt for others and a burning sense of undeserved entitlement.

Thing is I have been calling my kettle a lazy workshy hippy. All I want is a cup of tea, not to get through an airport quickly, steal someones table at a restaurant or invade Poland. Luckily for just £24 quid I have a nice new shiny kettle and, ( after boiling and discarding water twice as per safety instructions) I am now enjoying a lovely cuppa.