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I wrote this poem for a contest about Iced tea on another poetry site. I thought it was a light, fun poem and wanted to share.

Early this morning it was warm and bright Song birds sweetly singing in the sunlight I was out in my garden as I started to prune Weeding, knowing flowers will be sprouting soon The morning was soon afternoon and turned hot I looked for my drink, I thought I brought, guess not Feeling tired, parched it was time for a needed break My legs are now burning my back is starting to ache I holler to my hubby to bring me a cold drink As I sit in my lawn chair, too tired to think He brings me a tall, fancy glass of iced tea I take a large sip, wow, it tastes so heavenly It is refreshingly rich, it must be the Canadian brew Hubby said he couldn’t wait to brew something new I hollered to my hubby, don’t mean to be any trouble But please bring me a refill and please make it a double

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 4/5/2020 5:50:00 PM
Hello Tania Kitchin, I can use a drink, may i have a glss filled ice tea? Thank you. Be safe. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/5/2020 8:34:00 PM
Thank you Darlene!
Date: 4/5/2020 12:59:00 PM
You made me smile as I've been gardening and my son made me a lovely cuppa, time to relax in the bath I am aching! thanks for sharing this fun poem:-) hugs Jan xx
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/5/2020 3:54:00 PM
Thank you Jan! hugs
Date: 4/5/2020 12:04:00 PM
Makes me think of those hot summer days ahead, hopefully we'll get this nightmare behind us. Enjoyed the read. Stay safe Tom
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/5/2020 12:35:00 PM
Thanks Tom, I like to think about fun, relaxing times during this horrific time we are all going through with this pandemic!

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