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The Teabag and the Kettle
March 2, 2010
The Teabag and the Kettle
A teabag did sit unashamedly,
Lustfully, longing love of another,
But not returned, but was maybe faintly…
I loved one. Wanted love from no other.
A teabag of Bengal spice and soft herbs
Was common in the quaint cupboard drawer.
I did fantasize being with hors d’oeuvres,
In fine ceramic ware and fine saucer.
I longed for the gleaming silver kettle!
Oh, her robust and curvaceous figure,
Spout’s lofty whistle whom none did nettle.
On tenterhooks of loves callous décor.
And so one day did I? Yes, I did brew.
Afterwards cast away for someone new…
© Elliot B., McLean, VA
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Thanks. The ending is woeful but true in all senses of impure love. For is it love at all if we "brew" for the pleasure of brewing and then leave for someone else?
If we love at all, love with all you have to give, but first, love within the mind, but in a chaste and moral way.
If we love at all, love with all you have to give, but first, love within the mind, but in a chaste and moral way.
QuiltCocoon said...
on Mar. 14 2010 at 6:14 pm
It made me laugh with joy. That's always a good thing, right? But I love the tongue-in-cheek creativity of it all. I think that was the root of my happiness.
Milo! said...
on Mar. 7 2010 at 8:23 pm
Oh my gosh. Your poem is amazing! I really like the end.
