DAY 17 - June 9, 2013

"TEAHOUSE"

"Teahouse" painting by Chinese artist Hu Yongkai

Shall we have a drop of tea?

What flavour would you try?

Camomille, peppermint

Earl Gray, black or Chai?

Shall I steep it in a pot?

Adorned with pretty flowers?

Some for you and some for me

Would you like it sweet or sour?

Shall I bake a cheesecake?

What flavour would you try?

Cherry chocolate, pineapple?

Its better than apple pie

Shall we wear our finest clothes?

Hand sewn with utmost care?

Fine red silk with leggy slits

Or a plum knit from the fair?

Shall we share our secrets?

Or talk about our cats?

Orange, white and caramel

While they sit upon our laps?

Shall we enjoy our friendship?

While sipping our lovely tea?

It doesn't matter what we do

As long as you're with me.

© Sherry Irvine – June 9, 2013