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I’m a little teapot* Of that there is no doubt I need my first fix in the morning Or I will scream and shout! The kettle whistles to let me know It’s time to make my tea The tea bag is waiting in my cup There is always plenty of tea for me Every morning I drink Tetley’s - I don’t leave the bag too long to stew! In the afternoon I will drink green tea It is such a refreshing brew Tetley tea I make with a little milk I drink around eight cups a day It’s my favourite drink in the world I'd rather drink tea than café au lait! Wake up with a coffee or tea contest Sponsored by Kim Rodrigues *First line is from a nursery rhyme ‘I’m a little teapot’ The song was originally written by George Harold Sanders and Clarence Z. Kelley and published in 1939. My mum is also a big tea drinker and I’ve always referred to myself as a ‘teapot’ 12~01~16

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Robert Allison

Date: 5/17/2024 11:12:00 AM

Just came across this and thought it was really neat. I love some sweet tea and also some peppermint tea made with either hard or soft mints. Glad to see you're staying hydrated, that's a good thing. Interesting how we have the same last name. Don't drink tea much, don't need the added sugar and not big on sweeteners except the sugar free Fuji Apple flavored carbonated water at Wal-mart 1ltr about 80¢ a bottle. Keep writing and stay hydrated. :-)

Anisha Dutta

Date: 12/12/2016 11:49:00 AM

Congrats JAN on your placement. Hugs.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/11/2016 10:26:00 PM

Hi Jan, It's good to see on the list with well written piece. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 12/12/2016 2:58:00 AM

thanks Alexis:-) hugs Janxx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/11/2016 4:58:00 PM

Jan, I love that you are the teapot! Thank you for entering my contest and congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/11/2016 5:07:00 PM

Thanks so much Kim ... I'm just going to make a cup to celebrate!:-) hugs jan xx

Stephen Pennell

Date: 12/6/2016 5:57:00 AM

always started the day with a brew :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2016 6:21:00 AM

Its the only way Stephen!!:-) hugs jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/4/2016 7:27:00 PM

This is really cute, but eight cups a day? It is probably good for you. Tea is for civilized people!! I guess that means I shouldn't have any. My favorite is pure mint.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/5/2016 1:27:00 AM

I'm going to have to count how many I actually drink lol:-) I think its better for you than coffee:-) hugs Janxx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/3/2016 12:17:00 PM

Jan, this is delightful! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2016 5:23:00 PM

Thanks so much Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 12/3/2016 3:07:00 AM

What a lovely cute poem, Jan! Most English love their cup of tea. I rarely have tea, and I like Earl Grey, but I can't live without my coffee! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2016 5:24:00 PM

I couldn't get by the day without my tea Paul... have just got in from a night out with friends ... and I have my cuppa here lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 12/2/2016 12:49:00 PM

I'm obviously not English but I do love tea. My mother drank her tea in a large bowl with one bag only. Love the animated photo, too. We have an English tea here in the market called Barry's. Is it a real English brand or just a name? I don't buy it because it's very expensive, so I stick to Ted Rose My very favorite tea is Chinese Thanks for the stops by. / M

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2016 5:25:00 PM

Oh how lovely the way your mother drank her tea! I have never heard of 'Barry's tea if it is real English tea its not one I am familiar with:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White

Date: 12/2/2016 8:48:00 AM

You're my dear teapot :) I myself am more like a coffee pot! Such a lovely poem, and I love the animated gif!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2016 8:52:00 AM

Aww am blushing now thanks Darren :-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/2/2016 8:17:00 AM

This is delightful Jan. Hugs Rick.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2016 8:52:00 AM

Thanks Rick:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 12/2/2016 8:04:00 AM

Brilliant fun write and tribute, definitely Yorkshire tea for me though.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2016 8:53:00 AM

I do like Yorkshire tea too but I tend to opt for Tetley - my hubby drinks PG Tips:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/1/2016 11:56:00 PM

Now this is great, Jan, I use to drink a lot of coffee not much tea not unless it is ice-tea with lemon,, MM my fav. , but I have slowed down a lot .. Good luck in the contest Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2016 8:55:00 AM

I rarely drink coffee only when we are away from home - usually at the airport I have a cappuccino and in total only have around 12 coffee's a day.:-) hugs Jan xx

David Meade

Date: 12/1/2016 9:53:00 PM

I myself like Earl Grey -- hot! Your poem was delicious, refreshing, and delightful. Well done, Ms. Allison!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 11:01:00 PM

I have some Earl Grey teabags too David:-) I also enjoy fruit teas, especially lemon and ginger:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2016 7:26:00 PM

yes, I know that little song very well and the body motions that go with it!! VEry cute, Jan. What if a person does not drink coffee and never has time for tea? I sure am puzzling on how to do this contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 10:55:00 PM

Then you use 'poetic licence' my friend lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Doug Vinson

Date: 12/1/2016 4:18:00 PM

Omigawd give me some tea! Such a great poem, Jan! "The soul of a tea drinker" you have found. I like coffee too, bigtime, but can't see going beyond 4 or 5 cups a day. But heck, with tea there really is no limit.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 4:26:00 PM

If you ever get to the Isle of Man let's meet for a cuppa:-) I do love my cup of tea - my daily routine is - radio on then kettle lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 12/1/2016 2:25:00 PM

no wonder you don't sleep...8 cups...wow

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 2:39:00 PM

Guess I could try decaf lol but I've only had sleep issues since hubby had cancer and been drinking that amount of tea for many years:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/1/2016 2:20:00 PM

- I think it is several years since my last tea cup ... no, I must have black coffee without sugar :) - Lovely poem, Jan - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 2:39:00 PM

Thanks Anne Lise - love the avatar:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 12/1/2016 1:44:00 PM

Tetley tea is my favourite...Tetley tea.strong...with some whole milk..and just a little sugar ...Iove english tea..and your sweet poem got me singing.:) I collect miniature tea-pots... Next time you come at my house..I show.you : )

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 1:50:00 PM

I remember you saying you would show me your teapot collection - I hope they are large enough so you can make me a brew lol:-) I drink the occasional cappuccino when I am out but I much prefer my tea:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 12/1/2016 1:45:00 PM

Im a coffee girl too..Strong coffee..or capucchino..Love it...:)

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/1/2016 11:19:00 AM

i sing this song to my grandkids (there are accompanying hand movements imitating the handle and spout) as i once sang it to my kids. i enjoyed your poem, jan, although i'm a coffee person myself...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 11:22:00 AM

Oh I know all the actions Ilene lol:-) thanks for dropping by:-) hugs Jan xx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 12/1/2016 10:57:00 AM

Absolutely delightful, Jan. I remember the song, (I am not that old but it was still floating the airwaves). I am a Yorkshire Tea person myself. +7. Good luck in the Contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 11:58:00 AM

I will thanks:-) hugs Jan xx

Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/1/2016 11:29:00 AM

Have a look at YouTube, Kid's Stuff Nursery Rhymes. That's what I remember. // Barry

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 11:08:00 AM

I don't think I've ever heard the song just remember the rhyme from school. I like most makes of tea and Yorkshire tea is lovely too:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 12/1/2016 10:36:00 AM

This was cute Jan but I never pictured you as short and stout. :) Just kidding, nicely done my friend. I'm not a hot tea drinker, iced tea all of the time but coffee is my morning wake up cup. Not that I have anything against tea drinkers, they are some of the finest people I know. :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 10:45:00 AM

I'm definitely short but not stout lol:-)My hubby and son are coffee drinkers but I only drink about 12 cups a year I much prefer my tea:-) hugs Jan xx

David Bose

Date: 12/1/2016 8:52:00 AM

Jan ... You're a clever teapot, yes it's true ... That's come over decades, thanks to you! Fun, you've taken an adult theme and given it a light, childish tone. Nicely done. Dave

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 8:56:00 AM

aww thanks for the lovely comment Dave - my poetry style has been described as 'simple' I just write from the heart but tea is an easy subject for me to write about:-) hugs Jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 12/1/2016 8:13:00 AM

Your teapot blows deelightfully whistling steam! huggerdoodles ~ j

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 8:18:00 AM

I do love my tea John:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/1/2016 7:46:00 AM

After such an amazing poem, I think, I'll start drinking eight cups of Tetley tea a day so I will have the chance to write delightful poetry like that! haha! Much enjoyed dear, Jan! Good luck and a seven!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 8:19:00 AM

aww you are so sweet Demetrios - your poetry is wonderful my friend:-) hugs Jan xx