Bathing in Tea

~Tea is a sentiment, it is poetry! Hark the music it sings!~

I shall immerse myself

in a tub of Tea,

wrapped in the chrysalis of its heat,

and sweet aroma,

inebriated by the fragrance of 

jasmine and lavender.

The baptized brain, buoyant

with drowsy peace--

on the precipice of sanity.

When the senses are bewitched, and 

the heart slows its insistent thudding,

I stir in 

the memories of old romances,

brewing in

the pastel tales of long ago.

....Simmering...

The tea awakens,

and greets me with a savour of 

half-forgotten places and people,

of muffled music,

and lost lyrics.

When the soft citrus scent of

blackcurrants, lime and orange peels 

begins to sing in unison, 

stealing away the last of my distress,

my thoughts lay suspended

on thin silken threads.

I see the effervescence stir--

amorphous and fleeting

~An exhale of sweet warmth ~

~A spiral of silver ghosts ~

~A final hiss of steam ~

In this resplendent moment,

I can hear the beat of being.

I am. I am.

Author's Note

Tea is a sentiment, it is poetry! Hark the music it sings!
Uploaded a piece after a long time, and after many edits...will review everyone back soon...(work keeps me too busy )

Reviews

[Laurierose]

I'm actually not a huge tea drinker myself. However, whenever I do it definitely relaxes me. I could actually bathe in the steam that arises from the hot cup. There's something soothing about it's properties that automatically transports me to a dream-like place. This was beautifully written. Great read.

[Moonie]

Thank you so much! I apologize for replying so late. I wasn't active on the site. :)

[Laurierose]

No problem!

[Periac]

this is brilliant in many ways ...but most of all the mere fact of not even being a tea drinker
I related to every line....such a pleasantry to be able to switch a specific subject with another and not even hurt the authors vision....
which leads me to the other part of wow
haven't we all been there staring into that damn cup ??
great job how nice it was of a read

[Moonie]

Thank you so much , Periac. Tbh i am not a big tea drinker myself.. :'))

[emmajoy]

'.. I see the effervescence stir-- ~ amorphous and fleeting ~ ~ ~An exhale of sweet warmth ~ ~A spiral of silver ghosts ~ ~A final hiss of steam ~ '

Read three times, feeling the blissful saliva of need rise! Your words positively hug the thought and taste of tea.. subtle words, loving words.. resulting in absolute satisfaction.. Wonderfully visual yet academic writing!

[Moonie]

Thank you so much for this absolutely lovely review, Emma!!

[emmajoy]

You're very, very welcome!

[girlandpen]

is the "I am. I am." outro at the end based off the bell jar? either way, I like it! the whole vibe here is so soothing and I truly envy your description and word choice here... the way in which you constructed this poem is really so immersive

[Moonie]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Sylvia Plath is one of my favourite poets of all time! I am glad you appreciate the little phrase!

[Einstein Noodle]

from the first bursting forth of aromas to the settleing of scents and flavors combined ..your poem has given me a moment of serenity as respect for tea ... something we in America failed to maintain from our British influences ... i have all kinds of herbal tea in me cupboard but only brew it once in a while ..and even then after reading your poem, i realize i do not take the time to appreciate it enough ..i am inspired to make that moment happen for me with my next cup ...
E.

[Moonie]

Haha... I am not a rigid tea person though, coffee works for mornings and tea for the evening! Thanks for your words, E... good wishes to you from across the ocean...may your teas be warm, and your coffees fragrant! ♡

[Einstein Noodle]

;).......................

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the poem. Herbal bath are very good. I use some for legs and back pain. Your description of the bath is better than my combination of healing herbs. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Moonie]

Thank you so much, dear Coyote!

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem and you are welcome my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Very poetic and enchanting to the senses. This magical moment to enliven the spirit of living. Beautiful language used in descriptions.

[Moonie]

Thank you so much, Sir for this stellar review!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...