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A Cup of Tea – Tea Poetry

Published on May 29, 2010 By TeaEscapade

When I was sad and not even a hug could comfort bring I sat quietly inhaling the steam from a hot cup of tea When laughter overflowed and joy surrounded me I celebrated with a cup of tea When the burdens of life fettered my feet I was set free by prayer over a cup [...]

Tea Poetry by The Minister of Leaves

Published on February 22, 2010 By TeaEscapade

A toast to the grace of the pot, ready at all time To give up its emptiness for the tea. ~The Minister of Leaves

A Small Garden – Tea Poetry

Published on August 22, 2009 By TeaEscapade

Over the balcony the cool moon shone bright The fence gate was still ajar in this young night Strolling lantern through the woods ushered my guest Rising smokes from the bamboo bush responded to my tea request Scattered dog barks accompanied falling meteors from the Autumn sky Whiffs of wind carried melancholic tune from distant [...]

Tea – Tea Poetry

Published on August 1, 2009 By TeaEscapade

Tea Whisper in my ear Leaf Tell me your thoughts What hidden things stir your viens, on the tree in the still of night. Fragrant watery breeze blowing from nearby stream Teasing you with fingers that never touch. But that is the language of nature Touching without limbs Seeing without eyes Breathing without moving Singing [...]

Tea Poetry

Published on July 15, 2009 By TeaEscapade

A friend presented me With tender leaves of Oolong tea, For which I chose a kettle Of ivory-mounted gold, A mixing-bowl of snow-white earth. With its clear bright froth and fragrance, It was like the nectar of Immortals. The first bowl washed the cobwebs from my mind – The whole world seemed to sparkle. A [...]