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Generational Tea Time

Hear grandma’s tea-kettle whistle, quaint-blessings…out-moded thistles. Soak mighty generation soil, leaves steeping…ancient toil. Stir mind over matters Gen-Z, while you and bestie, spill the tea. *spill the tea - gossip **bestie - best friend

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Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 2/13/2024 12:06:00 AM

lovely write very well written

Paige Hind

Date: 2/5/2024 4:52:00 PM

How interesting is this! Thanks for the explanations at the bottom. I'm drinking soda right now, lol- but I'm still thinking of matters and this poem! Hugs, just me!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/3/2024 4:31:00 PM

I love the cozy, happy images conveyed here, as well the title and the juxtaposition of generations. Wonderful writing, Kim.

Silent One

Date: 2/3/2024 11:29:00 AM

Nicely done Kim..

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/3/2024 11:42:00 AM

Thank you, Silent!

Hiya Sharma

Date: 2/3/2024 7:36:00 AM

What a wonderful sijo poem, dear Kim! It creates a nostalgic atmosphere, how those earlier times were meaningful and full of heartwarming reveries, compared to the Gen-z which tends to 'spill the tea'.. Your wordplay is really creative here! Enjoyed reading this.. Sending best wishes and light..

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/3/2024 11:42:00 AM

Thank you, H.S.!

Yann Rolland

Date: 2/3/2024 12:03:00 AM

enjoyed the poem, i love tea time, have a sweet week end yann

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/3/2024 6:39:00 AM

Thank you, Yann! Hope your weekend is sweet too!

Bill Baker

Date: 2/2/2024 9:47:00 PM

Short poems can be pleasant, as this one is, Kim. I enjoyed the read, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/3/2024 6:40:00 AM

Thank you, Bill! Blessings to you!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/2/2024 5:50:00 PM

Hey Kim, Your wonderful Sijo brews nostalgia and modernity in a delightful blend. Your imagery of grandma's tea-kettle and the banter of Gen-Z friends is both comforting and relatable. It's like sipping stories across generations. Keep pouring those poetic cups of wisdom and wit! - Blessings, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/2/2024 7:37:00 PM

Thank you so much, Daniel! I appreciate your comment!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/2/2024 7:22:00 PM

Thank you so much, Daniel! I appreciate your comment!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/2/2024 2:39:00 PM

this is creative, Kim. Liked 'spill the tea'--wasn't aware that it's a term for gossip. Anyway, Gen-Z tea time is different from what I had growing up...like mine better. have a great evening, Sara

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/2/2024 7:49:00 PM

I’m glad I grew up in my time too. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/2/2024 1:38:00 PM

- I can hear them ... they have a lot to say over a cup ... great poem - Have a wonderful weekend, Kim :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/2/2024 7:49:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise!