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My Teapot - Prized Refrain

This teapot, chipped and faded,
brings memories so dear,
of friendships made and secrets shared,
while sipping its fine brew.
This teapot chipped and faded.

Kim Merryman
8/4/15
For Nette's Prized Refrain Contest
#2 teapot

Copyright © Kim Merryman | Year Posted 2015

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August 19, 2015 at 2:26 AM

Kim this is a lovely little verse, reason I like it is not only because it is well written but I collect teapots, not that I have many but I love them even though we don't use them and if I collected any more I think Peter would move out LoL, anyway congrat's in the contest. take care............Vera.........

August 19, 2015 at 8:59 PM

Vera, thank you for stopping by to read and comment on my poem. I'm glad you like it, and I bet your teapots are quite lovely!

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 18, 2015 at 1:03 PM

- I'm a little late, but better late than never :) - Kim, congratulations your 3. place in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

August 19, 2015 at 8:56 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise! It's never too late to leave a nice message!

August 17, 2015 at 3:32 PM

Yes, a winner indeed. What a sweet poem! Janice

August 19, 2015 at 8:55 PM

Thank you, Janice!

August 17, 2015 at 3:14 PM

Kim, congrats on your wonderful win. SKAT

August 19, 2015 at 8:54 PM

Thank you, Skat!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

August 17, 2015 at 8:16 AM

Wow an amazing write Kim! Congrats on big win!

August 19, 2015 at 8:53 PM

Thank you, Upma!

August 16, 2015 at 10:53 PM

Morning Kim...congradulations - this beautiful write reminds me of mother's society gatherings and tea parties *******(:heers, Tbang

August 19, 2015 at 8:53 PM

Thank you, Thabang! I'm glad it brought good memories!

Andrea Dietrich

August 16, 2015 at 8:00 PM

So sweet, Kim, I really like this sentimental poem.

August 19, 2015 at 8:52 PM

Thank you, Andrea! I'm glad you like it!

August 16, 2015 at 4:30 PM

I love your take on this teapot, Kim!! One of my favourite entries. ~ Congrats on a much deserved win. Hugs // paul

August 19, 2015 at 8:51 PM

Thank you, Paul! I'm so glad you liked it!

Pandita Sietesantos

August 16, 2015 at 3:56 PM

This is lovely nostalgic piece and I congratulate you on your big win, Kim! All the best, my friend! Pandita

August 19, 2015 at 8:50 PM

Thank you, Pandita! I appreciate it!

August 16, 2015 at 3:39 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

August 19, 2015 at 8:49 PM

Thank you, Jan!

August 13, 2015 at 8:55 PM

I love the way you convey the meaning with such succint clarity.

August 13, 2015 at 9:57 PM

Thank you, Mary! I'm glad you like it.

Phyllis Babcock

August 7, 2015 at 10:44 AM

Bet there are a lot of wonderful memories surrounding that old tea pot. Nice one. love phyl

August 11, 2015 at 8:28 PM

Thank you, Phyl!

Afolabi Muideen

August 7, 2015 at 10:38 AM

An excellence write, it flow with vivid imagery. Good luck in the contest........A.M.

August 11, 2015 at 8:27 PM

Thank you, Afolabi!

August 5, 2015 at 5:29 PM

i can relate to this one, kim! good luck in the contest...

August 11, 2015 at 8:25 PM

Thank you, Ilene!

August 5, 2015 at 3:46 PM

Beautiful Kim. I really like the double meaning of the teapot and life...good luck Tim

August 11, 2015 at 8:25 PM

Thank you, Tim!

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 5, 2015 at 1:51 PM

- Lovely poem for the contest Kim, good luck ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

August 11, 2015 at 8:24 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise!

August 5, 2015 at 3:12 AM

What delightful imagery - I love my cup of tea and a chat with friends:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7

August 11, 2015 at 8:23 PM

Thank you, Jan!

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