A Cup of Tea – Poetry
Coffee and Tea – could be a light dose of happiness for some people, but for some, their daily routines cannot go by smoothly without a fresh cup of brewed coffee or milk tea. The poet of the month competition, held by Poetry Club, saw February’s theme as ‘Coffee/Tea’.
Congratulations to Ananya Shetty, a BSc. Psychology student for winning February’s competition with her poetry piece titled ‘A Cup of Tea’.
Different types of tea powder.
It’s a dark room
With little light from the lamp
The moon and the stars silently looking in through the window
Observers to my being
For some days now, the time
Has rushed by
Never seeming to wait for me
While everyone runs along
I feel left behind
A burden to their company
Not heavy
But light
As a feather
Easy to leave
Easy to be forgotten
Like a dry leaf on the ground
On a winter’s eve
I wonder what now
I wonder what next
When a cold breeze
Lifts me across the street
And out into the sky
Towards my observers
Who saw my woe
But never batted an eye
And I ask them
Is this all I am,
I get no answer
But a gentle push
Towards the open window
I wonder – great, they don’t want me too
Silently resigned, I fall into a cup of tea
And like water rushing into a pond
Warmth suddenly fills me
Into the arms of Hestia
I feel my essence drain
My cold and distant journey
Out from the realm of thoughts
On their feet again
With one cup of tea
The room is still dark
The light still dim
And the moons and stars still look upon
For even though the time has not stopped
And the company still far away
Sip by sip
I stand on my feet
Feeling a little stronger
With my cup of tea.
A refreshing cup of tea or brewed coffee has the power to change a person’s perspective and mood. While there are on-going disputes and debates on which is better or more harmful than the other, we can all agree that just the correct dose of coffee and/or tea can suffice for a good day and delightful memories.
