Gertrude Stein "Tender Buttons"

The poem "Tender Buttons" consist of no particular characters only objects.  I have learned that during the time Stein wrote this poem, American women were fighting for change and equal rights.  This was also around the era of cubist influenced painters; which seem to impact the thoughts of Stein and her writing of "Tender Buttons".  I feel Stein was proud of the way women were evolving and through her work she wanted to express female awareness focusing little on the presence of male involvement.  The objects being presented in the poem seem to be described in a feminine manor eliminating masculinity. I will be honest and say that I have a hard time understanding this poem and exactly what Stein is explaining through her play on words but I do find it very interesting and mysterious.  Talking about the "Carafe" in class started to make more sense to me by hearing other students thoughts. I was more able to draw a visual picture in my head about what Stein may have meant.  The students that shared their ideas were very creative making it easier to understand, rather than interpreting it on my own.  I would recommend this to others to read because it is such a unique piece of literature.