The Old Lady

eyes that smile at me
bustling along same path
rehearsed many years
every cup and saucer
exactly placed as before
tea is ready now
her favorite brew on time
remembering smiles
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 12, 2009 at 5:06 PM
I luv ceylon orange pekoe please... jimbo this is wonderful wording.. so enjoy reading your thoughts ... in poetry ... thankxxx so much for your comments on my poetry.. much appreciated... be right over for my cup... luv Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
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September 18, 2009 at 6:13 PM
i love tetley english tea:)or whatever the convent offers:)a pleasure to read you Jim--remebering smiles--hmm--Charma
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September 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Of Course I Love It... Tea... I Look forward to tea-time as much as the little ol' lady... I Host Teas Good Snacks, Good Tea, Good Friends and Yes, just like your Last Line (Smiles) going into my Fav's... MoonBee
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September 13, 2009 at 4:40 PM
I love tea too! Irish Breakfast tea the best and Assam. Light & Love
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September 13, 2009 at 8:27 AM
I can see her well....routine exactly in place...it is comforting to keep things the same, I suppose. Lovely poem! ~ Love, Carrie
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September 13, 2009 at 5:56 AM
Nicely done Tanka. Keep writing. Sara
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September 13, 2009 at 5:42 AM
What a lovely image you present of this charming elderly woman. Older people do seem to fight time by doing everything the same -- "every cup and saucer exactly placed as before." She sounds like someone I would like to know. Excellent tanka! Love, Carolyn
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