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Tea Tales

Come and climb these Broad bony branches and Have tea on this tree with me, Let's talk our hearts out Into the poems unsung. Sleep silently singing in my sizzly eyes, Sleep might snap with some pumpkin chai, The sun is seeping in my sulky bones, Soon the milky moon will mysteriously be alone, Here, have some squishy scone While the sun is setting sleekly, I reckon we should have tea weekly. Sandalwoody sultry summer, Hyacinth, hibiscus and hummers, Poppies, primroses and periwinkles, The night in esoteric eyes twinkle, Starling singing on a starless night, No gloom, a moon , no light, In this sordid slumber silence, I can hear your eyes speak. Let's tell each other All our hearts hanker To say, Drink tea and recite The poems and make No delay, I'll have chamomile tea, I'm not Mrs. Bennet But it'll calm my nerves, You like your tea with herbs, Spearmint, rosemary and thyme, And make sure the poem rhymes.

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Date: 6/14/2025 3:35:00 PM
well written Anne, your line about Mrs Bennet sure made me smile - i love Pride and Prejudice! hugs jan xx
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/16/2025 7:58:00 AM
Dear Jan, thank you so much! I'm glad my poem made you smile! I appreciate your visit :)
Date: 6/12/2025 1:04:00 AM
- A wonderful poem, Anne - I would love to sit there with you... enjoying a cup of tea :) - (although I prefer coffee) - hugs
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/12/2025 1:43:00 AM
We'd have coffee then :) sending you hugs! Have a beautiful day! <3
Date: 6/11/2025 9:45:00 AM
Absolutely delightful, Anne! So creative woven together with whimsy! And, as a tea drinker, I especially love the thought of a tea party in a tree house! This is a fav for me. Blessings. Looking forward to your tea party!
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/12/2025 1:45:00 AM
Aw, thank you so much, your words mean a lot, Dear Sam. Have a beautiful day :)
Date: 6/10/2025 10:49:00 AM
If your poem were a dessert it would be Cherries Jubilee, Anne. So sweet and delish. As a tea lover (green w/ real mint leaves) I dwell in your thoughts especially how the eyes have their part as intimate knowing gazes, love your tea sessions ! Overwhelming joy. Anaya
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/11/2025 5:52:00 AM
Dear Anaya, aww, thank you so much for writing such a lovely comment! <3<3
Date: 6/10/2025 10:07:00 AM
Dearest Anne, your words climb right into life just like those broad tree branches where we’d sip tea and spill all our unsung poems. I love how you blend scones, pumpkin chai, and moonlight with quiet confessions, making every sip and syllable feel like a gentle, healing ritual. I love your tea stories, week after week, beneath the whispering leaves. Blessings and Hugs, My Dear Anne, Daniel
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/11/2025 5:51:00 AM
Dearest Daniel, your words mean a lot to me. Your lovely notes always make me smile. I am always grateful, my dearest friend. With love and respect always, Anne
Date: 6/10/2025 9:32:00 AM
Hello Anne this is beautifully done and a pleasurable read. Brilliant piece. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/11/2025 2:44:00 AM
Thank you my dear poet friend. I appreciate your note!
Date: 6/8/2025 3:16:00 PM
A warm, delightful, slow-sipping poem, so playful which I love, got so excited I fell out of the tree (I've written many about no adult today/playing instead). As Victor wrote, the alliteration was an enchanting grab. Is there a bit of sarcasm about growing up/having tea? OR did I imagine it cause I wrote 'Stirring Tea" when a teen. I enjoyed this very much. CayCay (I'm missing something, yes? re: Ms Bennet/ P&P/ slept thru movie/aced bk test w/o reading/cheating - can't do that in math class
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/8/2025 7:03:00 PM
Hi dear friend, no there is no sarcasm. I love tea and silence and trees and poetry. So I had this thought about writing a poem. I was also re reading P&P in spring. Mrs Bennet is quite funny, you know she's always talking about her nerves haha. I wrote this silly little poetry just to delight the hearts. Thank you for the kind words. I always appreciate you<3 Best, Anne
Date: 6/7/2025 1:43:00 AM
Your alliteration is fabulous. So admirable. Mrs Bennet? Is this from that boring woman of Pride and Prejudice. I lost count of the number I saw that wonderful film.
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/8/2025 7:16:00 PM
Thank you, dear Victor. The movie is brilliant but I re read the book in spring and thought about adding some ideas into the poem. Thank you :) Best, Anne
Date: 6/6/2025 1:37:00 PM
Ahh!! I like the light-heartedness of this one. Thank you for sharing it with us. Way to go. Sara K
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/8/2025 7:18:00 PM
Dear Sara, thank you so much for reading my poem, I appreciate the kind words. Best, Anne
Date: 6/6/2025 7:15:00 AM
Such a sweet, whimsical poem. Who could resist such an invite? Though I prefer coffee please. Your rhymes and alliteration are spot on. You've made a wonderful addition to PS Anne
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Anne Winter
Date: 6/8/2025 7:20:00 PM
Dear Tom, aw, thank you so much! Your words mean a lot to me. Coffee it is then:) Best, Anne

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