Summertime Tea

When the dogwood bloom in the Springtime air; underneath a tea party isn't so rare.

Tidbits and sandwiches sweeter than honey
Elegantly set on a table quite sunny
Tea served in the afternoon's light
Can soothe lifes' woes with just one bite

Friends and neighbors come and surround
Laughter and sipping make lovely sounds
Songs from the birds singing high in the tree
Add a touch of music for friends and me

Wiling away the days strife and strain
Some sugar cubes sweeten any cups of disdain
One lump or two, whichever you choose
Thoughts of our problems we try to lose

Ginger snaps, scones, petit fours plenty
All served on grandmothers' china so dainty
Doilies and lace flourish tablecloths edge
Lemon squares for dessert, our final pledge

None of my days seem to linger as sweet
As ones at tea time when good friends meet
So stop by my garden when summers in bloom
And please sip some tea, there will always be room

Reviews

[Jeannie Stevens]

I would love to check out your site and send you a couple of my favorite poetry pieces. Thank you for visiting my page and taking time to invite me to yours. I always love to share so hopefully I will get to chaAt with you soon. Thank you again.

[J Todd Underhill]

Nice write! I used to sell the York Dispatch via phone from Denver Colorado when I was much younger. Now I host a poetry radio show at www.worldpoetryopenmic.net and would love for you to join us and maybe share a piece or two... We are like a huge writing family.