Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea at three, oh what a delight
The table was set  - it was an incredible sight
Laden with sandwiches, cakes and tea
What a fantastic treat this was going to be

We tucked in with relish, each mouthful a treat
Deciding which delicious food we should eat
Sandwiches with beef, prawns and tuna too
So much choice my appetite grew and grew

I demolished four sandwiches and then licked my lips
Should I tackle the cakes or consider my hips
The scones with cream and strawberries caught my eye
Oh sod all the calories and wave the diet goodbye

Next came the cake could I resist the temptation
Coffee and walnut cake I had to sample this creation
Each mouthful was heaven oh the dieting can wait
Niarbyl café afternoon tea – sheer heaven on a plate!

Jan Allison
7th April 2014

We were treated to Afternoon Tea at the Niarbyl Cafe yesterday - I wrote this little poem as a thank you to our lovely friend

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Verlena S. Walker April 10, 2014 at 12:49 AM Nice Jan... Made me hungry - LOL... Verlena Jan Allison April 10, 2014 at 12:53 AM Was the best afternoon tea I've ever had - perfect weather, company and glorious food! hugs Jan x

Lucilla Carrillo April 8, 2014 at 8:09 PM This one gets a 7 - Everything was so sweet, but why wasn't I invited to this party? I would've gone in a flash. I love tea. I invite you to read - The Tea Cup And You. It's o page 3 almost at the top. Thanks for sharing this sweet poem.... Lucilla Jan Allison April 8, 2014 at 8:17 PM Thanks Lucilla for your lovely comments - I would gladly share tea and cake with you - I love baking and since my son went to university in September rarely do it now. Am dropping straight on over to read your poem. Hugs Jan xxxx

Darren Watson April 8, 2014 at 10:05 AM Beef sandwiches indeed , The person paying must be made of money , Beef spread in Yorkshire , lol Great poem Jan . Jan Allison April 8, 2014 at 11:28 AM Do they still make the stuff wow - takes me back to when I worked in a butcher's as a Saturday girl - (when dinosaurs ruled the world lol) Used to have massive pots of it and sell it loose - may take you up on your kind offer one day! Jan x Darren Watson April 8, 2014 at 10:43 AM SEND ME AN ADDRESS TO PIOST IT TO AND I'LL SEND YOU POTS OF THE STUFF , LOL Jan Allison April 8, 2014 at 10:38 AM Oh Darren I used to love Bingham's beef past sandwiches not seen it for yearsno idea if its even still made. The friend paying drives a Rolls - (hubby helps him with his computer) so this is his way of giving him a little treat in return Hugs Jan

Russell Sivey April 7, 2014 at 9:52 PM That sounds like a lovely day at a cafe! I surely enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this evening! What a powerful piece! I would succumb to the desserts too my friend, you are not alone there! What a grandiose poem, Great Work!! Jan Allison April 8, 2014 at 12:51 AM was a wonderful time Russell, superb food good company and even better - sunshine! Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus April 7, 2014 at 5:17 PM Oh Jan you tempt too much...and I'm trying to eat healthy:) Those cakes!! Some weekends I go to Mdina (Fontanella) where they serve the best date and walnut cakes ever; they are so marvelous with a nice black coffee spiced with ground cloves. /x/ paul Jan Allison April 7, 2014 at 5:32 PM ooh sounds delicious Paul. There must have been 6 or 7 different types of cake - had to sit on my hands at times to stop me from overdosing on them - but what a way to go on sticky gooey cake! It was a traditional 'English afternoon tea' on 3 tier stand, sandwiches at the bottom then scones then gorgeous cakes on the top. Roll on October - we may be able to meet for tea and cake :-)

Tim Smith April 7, 2014 at 2:48 PM Sounds Delicious Jan..What a beautiful thank you...Hugs Tim Jan Allison April 7, 2014 at 3:01 PM Thanks Tim - our friend is going to post the poem in the RREC (Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club) newsletter. He has one of these fine marques - we do not aspire to such splendor, but like to go and support whenever we can. Was a beautiful spring afternoon - absolute perfection.