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TIME IN A TEAPOT

TIME IN A TEAPOT
Remembering the mornings of sipping tip with my mother, who has long since passed...

gentle morning breeze stirs the air
whispers of steam rise in the morning hush

teapot's whistle pierces the air
teapot’s awakening call
teapot’s spout forms a gentle stream
teapot's warmth begins to flow
teapot’s charm, a magic spell

rising from teapot’s fragrant leaves
scent of tea fills the air
stories are told, and memories unfold
echoes murmur from the past
hours slip by like grains of sand
love and laughter, tears and woe
settle in the teapot’s belly

time dwells in the unassuming teapot’s heart
teapot’s secrets locked within its core

Copyright © Sara Etgen-Baker | Year Posted 2025

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Zyrool Gifford Date: 7/25/2025 12:22:00 AM Hello Sara, this is truly a beautiful and heartfelt write. Beautiful and priceless memories. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a great day and a wonderful weekend. Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/25/2025 5:40:00 PM Your kind words touched me. Thank you for visiting and for such kind and complimentary comments. Wishing you a pleasant evening as well, Sara

Valsa George Date: 7/16/2025 12:22:00 AM Very intimate and happy moments spent with your mother....dear Sara. The sizzle of the tea pot and the aroma of boiling tea bring memories of the tea time with our loved ones, departed away from us. Beautiful poem. Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/16/2025 5:11:00 PM thank you, Valsa, for your always kind and gentle comments. You have a 'light' about you. Thanks for stopping by, Sara

Bill Baker Date: 7/15/2025 6:09:00 PM Pleasant memories, Sara. Thanks for sharing the moments with us through your beautiful poetry. Hugs, Bill Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/16/2025 5:11:00 PM thank you, Bill, for dropping by and for your kind words, hugs back! Sara

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/15/2025 5:50:00 PM I did not have tea as a child but my mom had my great-grandma’s teacups. We used them when we watched to royal wedding of Harry and Meagan. Mom commanded us to come :) gently …miss my mom Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/16/2025 5:10:00 PM how cool...to use vintage teacup on the occasion of a royal wedding. Thanks for visiting and for sharing. Like you, I miss my mom....always a small hole in my heart where she once dwelled.

Paige Hind Date: 7/15/2025 4:10:00 PM Oh, wow, love this! Tea time can be so intimate- looks like you had some good memories with your mother Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/16/2025 5:09:00 PM I agree...sharing tea can be intimate & yes had great memories with my mom. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Sara

Daisy Meadows Date: 7/15/2025 11:22:00 AM A lovely poem and tribute to your mum.Well written. Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/15/2025 3:49:00 PM Thanks for stopping by and for your upbeat comments. Grateful!

Tom Woody Date: 7/15/2025 5:19:00 AM I can tell you miss her Sara. Mine passed 11/23, my dad 6/24. My wife's mom just passed 2/25. She really had a hard time with it but we talk about the good memories she had. Come visit my page sometime Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/15/2025 3:52:00 PM thanks for stopping by, Tom, and for sharing your experiences. Color me grateful for your visit. Yes, I'll visit your page soon. Wishing you a pleasant evening!