As Bittersweet As Tea

She is as bittersweet as tea,
She is as different from me as she can be.
She is as far as anyone, other than me, can see.

She has always been as bittersweet as tea,
She has always been as much tolerated by me.
She has always been as eloquent, as I see a cup of tea.

She is as bittersweet as tea,
She is as similar to me as she seems to be.
She is as tempered as a silent cup of tea.

She was often as bittersweet as tea,
She was as dislikable as my taste for tea can be.
She was as much as I craved, lost, waiting to be saved.

She is as bittersweet as tea,
She is as what I need her to be.
She is as accompanying as a cup of tea can be.

She will always be as bittersweet as tea,
She will always be someone whom with I can agree.
She will always be one of many who sets me free.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 11/2/2024 3:46:00 AM
Suffering from anxiety for several years I found this poem captures an intense internal dialogue, bouncing between self-doubt and self-assurance. The back-and-forth highlights the struggle many feel in public spaces—fighting both inner criticism and the need to self-soothe. There's a raw authenticity to the voice, and the final lines offer a gentle landing in self-acceptance. It feels like a grounding reminder to just “sit down” and be.
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Date: 11/2/2024 3:26:00 AM
I enjoyed As Bittersweet As Tea by Marissa Faries because it explores a reflective and tender relationship between the speaker and a person whose presence is likened to the nuanced taste of tea. The repeated metaphor of "bittersweet tea" captures the complex layers of affection, tolerance, and familiarity woven into their bond. Each stanza offers glimpses of varying aspects of this connection—from bittersweet compatibility to the evolving depth of companionship.
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