Do you ever keep me?
As your best set?
But still i'm not used yet?

Do you ever keep me?
Side by side?
With ribbon i am tied?

Do you ever keep me?
Only for admiring eyes?
All set out in shape and size?

Do you ever keep me?
For those special days?
When the best people come to stay?

Do you ever keep me?
In a padded box?
Without any knocks?

Do you ever keep me?
For christmas, maybe new year too?
For times when only the best will do?

Do you ever keep me?
Polished like new?
For when you need to stir a brew?

Do you ever keep me?
Only to wait?
To be put beside the plate?

Do you ever keep me?
For mealtimes and afternoon tea?
Its good manners you see?

Do you ever keep me?
The best with which to eat?
With me you'll wine and dine, come take a seat?