Tea For Two?

Tea For Two?

A Poem by Pete
"

To a philosopher all news, as it is called, is gossip, and those who edit and read it are old women over their tea. - Thoreau

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French school (19th century): Couple ...

with no question and even less doubt
her lips a rubied oasis
hair a staked, spun-silk tent
she drank turmeric tea with ginger and honey
not bothering to stink her pinky out
stirring a mouse's whisper to a deafening shout
under her bosom beat a heart of clout
capable of ending a loveless drought


© 2024 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"I would fain keep sober always; and there are infinite degrees of drunkenness. I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man; wine is not so noble a liquor; and think of dashing the hopes of a morning with a cup of warm coffee, or of an evening with a dish of tea!" - Thoreau

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I am not a tea drinker but your write makes it almost worth trying, especially if you were to insist!!

Posted 6 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

6 Months Ago

i could always stir yours with the sword.
Dave Brown

6 Months Ago

I'll buy
Honey ginger and turmeric tea. I drink that every night only I have peppermint as well.

This sounds like someone who is hopeful for a new adventure in love

Posted 6 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

6 Months Ago

i like it. anti-inflammatory and good for heart and circulation too.
Poetic Beauty

6 Months Ago

Sometimes I will add lemon in as well. Lemon has a lot of benefits too lol
Pete

6 Months Ago

i drink a lot of lemonade and iced tea with lemon too.

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Pete
Pete

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