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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!