A Gift for You - A Flower and A Poem

 

Filled by a Cuppa

There are many reasons we take tea,

But I must say that

Toasting one's object of affection

Must certainly be the most delighting.

A wink, a nod, a smile,

All are appropriate and admirable

Dalliances at tea.

So lift up your cuppa,

Tilt it slightly toward your target,

Look your love square in the eye,

Raise your brow slightly and

Smile a secret invitation.

Then wait for the knowing

And glowing response

That only you will see.

Then both you and your love will say,

'Oh, what fulfillment comes from tea!'

~Susan Patterson, from her book Passions

Susan was one of my presenters, reading her poetry, at the TeaFestPDX event this past weekend.  Soon I will share more about the tea festival. I was both exhausted and elated over the response and the beautiful day.

 Have a great week, dear friends!