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A Plate Full of Dainties

Afternoon Tea in a bone china cup Tastes nicer don’t you agree ~ Earl Grey tea especially when poured from a teapot after brewing not stewing ~ For exactly the time that it takes for to make a nice cup of Earl Grey tea ~ Lay out your best china Royal Albert ~ Liberty On a tray On a cake stand there all for to see ~ Brown finger sandwiches with salmon with ham Scones and whipped cream homemade strawberry jam A plate full of dainties exquisitely made Washed down with a cup of Earl Grey or Assam ~ So typically English is afternoon tea Always a treat both for you and for me Written 5th June 2022 Contest A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE CHOICE Sponsor Brian Strand FIRST PLACE

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Ann Peck

Date: 6/14/2022 4:00:00 PM

What a lovely poem, Ann. Congratulations on first place!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/19/2022 6:27:00 AM

thank you dear Ann for your lovely words and congrats... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Elaine George

Date: 6/12/2022 4:22:00 PM

A very delightful, delicious poem. Many congrats on your well deserved first place, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/19/2022 6:28:00 AM

Wow, many thanks dear Elaine, so glad you enjoyed my poem. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/11/2022 1:56:00 PM

Dear Ann, this is so utterly beautiful. And so utterly you. Great job and cheers. Big Congratulations and Hugs. Panagiota xxx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/19/2022 6:29:00 AM

Bless you dear Panagiota for your wonderful comments. love and hugs Ann xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/8/2022 10:03:00 AM

You are speaking to the heart of a tea lover Ann! And, I love afternoon tea - something to look forward to each day! While, occasionally, I enjoy a cup of coffee, it is tea that has always been my first love. Congratulations on this delightful and very charming poem! Blessings.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/10/2022 12:30:00 PM

Thank you dear Sam and so pleased to hear you are also an afternoon tea lover - there is nothing nicer is there... Many thanks for your congrats, always good to hear from you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Carol Mitra

Date: 6/7/2022 7:28:00 PM

Earl Grey is my favourite and we get it from a little hill station called Darjeeling.....This poem opened up beautiful memories.....Congrats on your top win dear Ann....much love :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/10/2022 12:31:00 PM

How wonderful that you buy your earl grey from a place called Darjeeling! So pleased my words brought back some beautiful memories. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/7/2022 3:59:00 PM

Delightful poem. Congrats on your top win, Ann ~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/7/2022 4:36:00 PM

Bless you dear Line for your kind words. With love from Ann xx

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 6/5/2022 4:56:00 PM

Enjoyed the tea party.Sister taught me just a little cream in Earl Gray really brings out the bergamont.Thanks for inviting us in Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/7/2022 2:17:00 PM

You are very welcome Vickey, so glad you enjoyed it. I will try adding a little cream to my Earl Grey too ~ thanks for the tip... With kindest thoughts Ann xx