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Penelope's Tea Party

Sounds a little bourgeoisie
to put on a formal sit-down tea
all dressed up with a bumblebee

As she sets up under the willow tree
it's the perfect antidote to a bout of ennui
for sweet little adorable Penelope

A couple of cookies fresh from the bakery
a french custard that's sublimely velvety
topped with a garnish of floral scented potpourri

Oh how charming and delightful to be
blessed with a child's spontaneity
and find pleasure in such simplicity



AP: 2nd place 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
May 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This is GORGEOUS, Line. Love, love, love it. Smiles Galore, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Thank you so much, Gershon ~ most appreciated
Rodrigues Avatar
May 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Very cute! Enjoyed your wording!
Gauthier Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Thank you very much, Kim ~ most appreciated
Vaso Avatar
May 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Lovely poem, now I will now say here, but you would be surprised by a little girl who had tea at noon with a certain someone, a sort of history repeats story.
Gauthier Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
lol ~ sweet ~ thanks Arthur
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