A Lovely Day For a Tea Party

Instead of hate, please pass the scones
            There is no need for guns and drones
A tablecloth of white and pink
                    Is better than a shroud,  I think

With saucers of a china blue
                     To hold our cups of loving brew
No need they match in color style
              For beauty knows them all the while

The petit fours in rainbowed squares
                Reflect the world of one who cares
Where differences are meant to be
                         To live and love all truly free

Why must this be a sugared dream
             Somewhere inside us, it would seem
That common sense and goodness dwell
                       To seek of heaven, not of hell

It’s a lovely day for a tea party
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Anaya Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 1:59 PM
A TEA PARTY for the ages, an untethered jubilance. Why worry about the trivialities-be carefree and cavaliere! Mike, you are invited to my garden party, just as soon as I write one up. ~Anaya
Gentile Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 3:52 PM
That would be wonderful, write it!!! Thanks
Goldsmith Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 8:41 AM
A beautiful tea party for a beautiful write. I love tea/petit fours in rainbow squares. Sounds like fun. Can I come??? Have a great/blessed day with your tea/cakes.........................
Gentile Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM
Absolutely, all are welcome xxoo Thanks!
Horsman Avatar
July 18, 2022 at 6:46 AM
Oh if only, Mike love your reasoning, and the poem.
Gentile Avatar
July 18, 2022 at 6:52 AM
Thank you Harry, Happy Monday!!!
Wolf Avatar
July 16, 2022 at 9:26 PM
Rarely, if ever, have I seen it said better, Mike. From your mouth to God's ear. Thanks, gw
Gentile Avatar
July 17, 2022 at 3:34 AM
Thank you so much GW, Happy Sunday!!
Baker Avatar
July 16, 2022 at 3:54 PM
I rather have a tea party than be known as a smarty. Peace on this happy Friday, Mike. Bill
Gentile Avatar
July 17, 2022 at 3:33 AM
Thanks Bill, Happy Sunday!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 16, 2022 at 3:41 PM
Hello Mike, There should be peace in the world. How nice that would be. Happy Weekend. xxxx-oooo. Darlene
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 17, 2022 at 4:21 AM
Hello Mike Happy Sunday. xxxx-oooo. Drlene
Gentile Avatar
July 17, 2022 at 3:33 AM
Happy Sunday Darlene, thanks xxoo
Hankins Avatar
July 16, 2022 at 1:13 PM
Oh, Mike, I cannot tell you how this poem affected me! If have asked myself over and over "why must this be a sugared dream" about peace and joy, so easily obtained and, yet, so elusive in the world. Fine writing, my friend. Have a marvelous weekend.
Gentile Avatar
July 17, 2022 at 3:32 AM
Thank you Milt, Happy Sunday!!
M  Avatar
July 16, 2022 at 8:26 AM
So well written Mike and as sweet as! Loved it….lDebx
Gentile Avatar
July 16, 2022 at 10:07 AM
Thank you Deb xxoo
Pandit Avatar
July 16, 2022 at 7:21 AM
Enjoyed your tea party, Mike. Endearing message you convey in your lovely signature style.
Gentile Avatar
July 16, 2022 at 10:07 AM
Thanks so much Vijay!
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