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Afternoon Tea

Strains of chamber music fill the air
                  Invited guests have come to share,

                  Cozied pots filled with steeping teas
                  For the Kitties, Collie, Bear and me.

                  A table filled with a sumptuous fare,
                  Cakes, scones with cream, and a torte with pears

                  Served on plates edged in filigree
                  A perfect afternoon, a jubilee.


For Eve Ropers Contest: Rhyming Me a Poem Poetry Contest
11/12/21
Photo#4
Placed 1st in contest

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Sam Kauffman Date: 11/23/2021 9:55:00 AM Ahh! Paulette you have created such a wonderful, and sumptuous, scene! Made my mouth water especially the pear torte. So creative. Such a delight. Congratulations on your win! Blessings. Happy Thanksgiving. Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/23/2021 11:46:00 AM Hi Sam, glad you enjoyed it....it was a fun write~reflecting on the lovely Teas that I have had shared with friends. Happy Thanksgiving! Paulette

Jan Allison Date: 11/18/2021 3:46:00 PM What a sweet poem Paulette, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/19/2021 9:24:00 AM Thank you Jan. Blessings, Paulette

Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/18/2021 2:20:00 PM Mmm…yummy and on such pretty plates! Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/19/2021 9:25:00 AM Does sound good, doesn't it? I just purchased a new tea set and look forward to making my poem a reality. Blessings, Paulette

Judy Ball Date: 11/18/2021 7:30:00 AM Lovely and sweet Paulette. A beautiful rhyme fit for a Children's Book. Reminds me of my tea parties when I was a girl. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/18/2021 7:40:00 AM Hi Judy, glad you enjoyed my Afternoon Tea; yes, very reminiscent of childhood. Blessings, Paulette

Victor Buhagiar Date: 11/18/2021 3:37:00 AM And it must have been a lovely afternoon too. And I congratulate for your win. You did better than me. Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/18/2021 7:43:00 AM Hi Victor, thanks for stopping by to comment on Afternoon Tea. It was a lot of fun to write. And, by the way, I may have done well but you pen some very outstanding poems. Blessings, Paulette

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 11/17/2021 9:22:00 PM Sounds perfectly delightful, Paulette. I'm sure the tea party will prove popular, and that it'll be a hit in the contest as well. :) Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/18/2021 7:44:00 AM Thank you Evelyn, I appreciate you stopping by to comment. Blessings, Paulette

James Marshall Goff Date: 11/17/2021 9:10:00 PM Beautiful lyric on such a lovely tradition, Paulette, also, I sent you soupmail... Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/18/2021 7:46:00 AM Hi James, Thank you for commenting on Afternoon Tea, it was fun to compose. Yes, I received your soupmail message...grief never leaves us, it changes through time. Blessings, Paulette

Debra L Brown Date: 11/17/2021 5:01:00 PM Paulette, What a charming poem. You painted a beautifully picture. Good Luck in the Contest. Blessings ~ Debra Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/17/2021 5:21:00 PM Hi Debra, Thanks for stopping by....this was a fun write! Blessings, Paulette

Bill Baker Date: 11/17/2021 10:48:00 AM Lovely rhyming Paulette, Sounds like someone is enjoying a second childhood to me, or a fine memory. Enjoy your day. A poet friend, Bill Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/17/2021 4:31:00 PM Hi Bill, Thanks for stopping by....glad you enjoyed Afternoon Tea...yes a fine memory indeed. Blessings, Paulette

Anne E Sangster - K Date: 11/16/2021 9:26:00 PM Hi Paulette. I enjoyed reading your afternoon tea. The imagery took me there. I'm actually craving a scone with cream now. Sadly, I'll have to settle for a chocolate digestive with a cup of earl grey. Cheers Anne :-) Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/17/2021 6:56:00 AM LOL...Glad you enjoyed Afternoon Tea....wish I could have actually offered you a scone with cream in 'real time'~I would have loved one too! Enjoy your Earl Grey in the meantime. Blessings, Paulette

Joe Dimino Date: 11/16/2021 4:36:00 AM Delightful! Reminds me so much of a Child's tea party, with her dearest friends present, before the corruption of growing up. Love it! Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/16/2021 11:42:00 AM Thanks Joe, I had a lot of fun composing it....like you said,"before the corruption of growing up"; so true! Hope all is well with you, Blessings, Paulette

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/15/2021 2:04:00 PM so sweet. I love seeing those who also liked this picture the best. Congrats! Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/15/2021 4:15:00 PM Thanks Andrea, it was fun to fantasize and compose. Blessings, Paulette

Meghan Hutchings Date: 11/14/2021 6:26:00 PM Congratulations! This sounds like the most enticing invitation to a tea party anyone could write!! Send this out, and every guest will RSVP "YES"! Great use of sensory words! -Meghan Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/15/2021 8:04:00 AM Hi Meghan, So glad you enjoyed it...I too thought the visual made for a lovely afternoon; an afternoon I wish I could share with all our Soupers. Blessings, Paulette

Paula Goldsmith Date: 11/14/2021 9:42:00 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "Afternoon Tea" is a wonderful story/write. Can I come next time??? hahahah Enjoy your win with blessings.................... Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/15/2021 8:05:00 AM Most certainly you are invited....only wish I could host an afternoon like this. Blessings, Paulette

Jack Horne Date: 11/14/2021 6:44:00 AM sounds wonderful! Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/15/2021 8:06:00 AM Thank you Jack. Was fun to write! Blessings, Paulette

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 11/14/2021 2:31:00 AM Paulette, afternoon tea sounds so very nice. Scones with cream just perfect...Delice I had fun with this challenge also. Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/15/2021 8:06:00 AM Wish you could join us! Yes, it was a fun challenge, indeed. Blessings, Paulette

John Watt Date: 11/13/2021 5:27:00 PM Paulette, the chamber music, filigree, and sumptuous fare sound like a perfect afternoon to spend with those whom you love the most. Thank you for painting this word picture of a delightful jubilee, simply charming. Blessings ~ John Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/15/2021 8:16:00 AM Glad you enjoyed it John~I love the pomp of an authentic Tea. As I wrote the poem, I reflected on the elegant teas, I have had the opportunity to share in. Blessings, Paulette

Sotto Poet Date: 11/13/2021 3:22:00 PM Paulette, you crafted a lovely piece that brings forth the delights of afternoon tea, with good rhyme and flow. It was a beautiful get-together. Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/15/2021 8:17:00 AM Lasaad, yes it seems it was a lovely afternoon indeed. Thank you for your comments and glad you enjoyed it. Sorry it was only words and not reality. Blessings, Paulette

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 11/13/2021 1:07:00 PM Lovely piece Paulette bringing out the delight of afternoon tea, nice rhyme and flow too. I did one on the same subject some time ago, you'll find it on my list. Blessings always, Gordon Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/15/2021 8:18:00 AM Hi Gordon, Thank you for your kind comments. I will check out your poem! Blessings, Paulette

Joanna Daniel Date: 11/13/2021 6:53:00 AM So cute, Paulette:) I see that this is the most chosen picture, you have brought it to life:) Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/13/2021 8:59:00 AM Hi Jo, glad you enjoyed it. It was fun to write, imagining myself, hosting an afternoon of proper tea. Blessings, Paulette

Vijay Pandit Date: 11/13/2021 6:17:00 AM A delightful get together, Paulette. Much enjoyed how you brought alive the contest photo. All the best. Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/13/2021 8:57:00 AM Hi Vijay, I wish you could join us....glad I was able to bring the photo to life... Blessings, Paulette

Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/12/2021 8:01:00 PM Sounds delicious! Can my teddy bear and I come :) Login to Reply Paulette Calasibetta Date: 11/13/2021 8:57:00 AM Would be delighted to have you! Thanks for stopping by to comment..... Blessings, Paulette