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The Cup of Tea
By Nance
09 April 2007
As usual, I write this for you, so any comments are highly appreciated.

The cup of tea I’m holding now

Has taken me aback.

The taste, the shade, the scent of tea

Has sent me five years back.

 

I feel I undergo again

A memory of mine.

A quiet village, peaceful scene,

Me playing with the shine.

 

I was a child, a little girl,

My whims were pretty rife.

I was protected by my folks

And not afraid of life.

 

And now I have to stand alone,

To meet my own fears.

Sometimes it takes a little strength

And even bitter tears.

 

I love inhabiting this world,

And facing bliss and pain.

But still, at times, so very much,

I need to have this cup of tea

Which sends me back again.

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The Cup of Tea
Written by Josie (2785 comments posted) 9th April 2007
Well written Ann. I wish I could write in a foreign language as well as you do. It's the simple things in life which suddenly send your mind back to other times - and I think the comforting thing about drinking tea is one of them. When you think of the tables you have sat round, the people you have shared tea with etc. You think that things will never change, and they do. That's life. You may think you are alone, but you are definitely not. The world is full of people who are there for you. Well done. they rhythm was definitely the best you have done yet.

Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3362 comments posted) 9th April 2007
This put me in mind of Marcel Proust describing the madaline dipped in tea. It's funny how certain things can affect the senses and take us back to another time, except,of course we are different people. You put this across very well. The simple naivety of the style perfectly suited the subject matter and it was well structured. 
Nice to see you writing again 
Jane
Thank you very very much!
Written by Nance (86 comments posted) 10th April 2007
Guys, thanks for the reviews. They are very important to me. Your words have made me completely happy! It is great if my verse can touch somebody’s heart and get people to think of something, to search some memories. I’m really pleased you shared your opinions with me. 
Josie – I’ve sent you an e-mail. 
Jane – I am glad to write again too. I’ve been lacking in it so much!  
:)

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