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poem created for Natasha Scraggs “Tea Time Poetry Contest,” 1/18/2024

"There is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiments in a cup of tea." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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In times of stress and sorrow, when life seems hard to swallow, a cup of tea provides relief, a moment to pause and breathe. Steeped in memories and tradition, a sip of tea creates a transition, from chaos to calm, as we hold the cup so warm. The fragrant steam rises, inviting us to set aside our surprises, to linger in the moment, as the liquid provides the potent. From a cozy chat with friends, to healing a broken heart that mends, tea comforts and nurtures, and its power endures. It’s no surprise that tea inspires, the writer’s pen and artist’s desires, for its aroma and taste, create a sense of creativity to embrace. So, raise your cup of tea, a true companion that sets us free from life’s worries and strife. Come! Let us enjoy today filled with rife.

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Date: 2/11/2024 8:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your lovely/wonderful "Tea Time" write/great picture. Have a blessed day with a cup of tea.............
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Date: 2/9/2024 6:02:00 PM
Congratulations on a marvelous ode to the good old cup of tea ! Not sure which is more invigorating Sara, a cup tea or your splendid poem. I think your poem is so up lifting it seems full to the brim with refreshing anti-oxidants and flavor ( or is that the tea? - well no matter) I just love your wonderful poem . Well done.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 4:16:00 PM
ahhh...your words touched my soul...thank you! I mean that, sincerely. I'm delighted you enjoyed my poem so much. I appreciate your kind words. Hope you have a splendid weekend, hugs, Sara
Date: 2/8/2024 9:33:00 AM
- Lovely written, Sara :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/8/2024 4:24:00 PM
thank you, Anne-Lise for your kind and congratulatory words. I'm delighted with the placement. Wishing you a great evening, hugs. Sara
Date: 1/23/2024 5:43:00 AM
Good Morning Miss Sara. You had to know with a title and theme such as this I had to turn the page. Yes, I had to. Tea time and tea parties are everything. I will not comment further as not to diminish your very words or entry. You captured the essence of tea beautifully and wonderfully all tea timers and tea party goers know and agree. Thank you for sharing such an entry. Have a beautiful day. Love Peace and Blessings now and always. (smile)
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/23/2024 7:17:00 AM
thank you, Ms. Lisa, for stopping by and for your lovely comments. Perhaps you can have a cup of warm tea today. :-) hugs, Sara
Date: 12/23/2023 3:35:00 PM
Lovely entry for the contest Sara. I like the photo with it too. Hugs, Bill
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/23/2024 7:16:00 AM
ahhhh, thank you sweet hubby.
Date: 12/21/2023 3:47:00 AM
"So, raise your cup of tea, a true companion that sets us free" Agree with you dear Sara, on all the points you have expounded about a cup of tea in brilliant diction and beautiful rhyming ! Enjoyed reading your poem and felt the coziness of sharing a cup of steaming tea with a sweet friend like you. All the best dear Sara.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/21/2023 5:07:00 PM
awww, you're so kind...that would be lovely to share some tea with you!I'm grateful for you and your visits. Your words are always so uplifting. Wishing you a splendid holiday, hugs, Sara
Date: 12/20/2023 9:30:00 PM
Ah sweet sara, you can write about anything and everything and still leave the readers wanting to try and taste whatever you write about as you make them all sound so delicious and worth trying. I am more of a tea and hot chocolate person as i dont do coffee. I love your opening lines in this, the cadence and flow and soul in your words truly is captivating beautiful soul. You have a way with expressing. Raise our cup of tea, something that brings all closer and together, pleasure reading this
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/21/2023 5:06:00 PM
I appreciate your visit and your uplifting comments. I appreciate your observations, for I am trying to write about different topics and different forms...at least getting my toes wet. I don't do coffee either...hot cocoa or hot tea serve me quite well, thank you. :-) Something about drinking hot together together creates an air of camaraderie! hugs and Merry Christmas, Sara
Date: 12/20/2023 5:51:00 PM
Please set out a cup for me too dear friend, I'll brink the short bread cookies Yum, gl in the contest
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/21/2023 5:04:00 PM
okay, I'll do that. I love shortbread cookies...yum is right. Have a blessed holiday, hugs, Sara
Date: 12/20/2023 4:40:00 PM
Oh, I loved this. I often write with tea or coffee. Your work has a homy feel to it.
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Date: 12/20/2023 5:40:00 PM
thank you, Paige. I do the same...just tea...my stomach doesn't handle coffee too well. smiles & hugs, Sara
Date: 12/20/2023 1:27:00 PM
You did beautifully with this theme. So nice!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 5:40:00 PM
thank you, dear Andrea! I appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your evening, Sara
Date: 12/20/2023 10:35:00 AM
Sara, I raise my cup of tea to you for this truly delightful poem! My morning cup of tea is sitting here on my desk. Your poem encapsulates the joys of tea, sharing tea and all the healing properties of this amazing beverage. Best wishes for the contest! Merry Christmas to you as we share a "spot" of Christmas tea!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 5:42:00 PM
Oh Sam, I felt like we actually did share a spot of tea this morning as only tea lovers can. I'm grateful for you and your visit. Thanks for your well wishes for the contest. Merry Christmas to you and yours, hugs, Sara
Date: 12/20/2023 9:43:00 AM
Lovely, Sara. A tea toast to you!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 5:42:00 PM
thank you, dear Anaya! appreciate your words and visit, Sara
Date: 12/20/2023 9:27:00 AM
I love the lines, 'It’s no surprise that tea inspires, the writer’s pen and artist’s desires. An wonderful poem, my friend.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 5:43:00 PM
thank you, Jerry! I'm grateful that you enjoyed the poem. Merry Christmas, Sara
Date: 12/20/2023 6:04:00 AM
A fine tribute to the cup of tea Sara, I remember a man I worked with had been in the tank regiment during WW2 and he told me the Germans used to mock them over the radio, 'Tommy stopping for tea' Well it won the war lol. Tom PS, Tommy was a slang word for a British soldier.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 5:44:00 PM
thanks for sharing that story with me, Tom. Wasn't aware that 'Tommy' was a slang word for a British soldier. You're surely a treasure trove of information. Happy Christmas, Sara
Date: 12/20/2023 5:44:00 AM
Love the quote and sentiments in your poem! A delightful cup of tea! Hugs ~ Kim
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 5:44:00 PM
thank you, sweet Kim! smiles, hugs, and Merry Christmas, Sara

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