Tranquili-tea In A Cup

Entranced by the dancing steam on the surface

And lost in the developing deep brown hue below

Reflecting the true colour of my pupils

I ready to stop the leaves from burning

The carefully chosen cup is caressed

Returning an embrace to the soul

A sweet floral aroma with hints of spice

Prepares the mind for satisfied sighs

Impatient, I take a sip

The first, scalding

Tongue, Palate, Throat

All numb, but only for a moment

Before a satisfied sigh escapes

AAAAAAAH!

As I trace the movement

Warming my core

Simple worries are momentarily purged

The world is silenced

The calming heartbeats echo

Deafened by periodic sighs

A sense of relief to be lost in the moment

All until I reach for a sip that isn’t there.

Thirsty,

I get water to boil,

Pick out my next set of leaves,

And let the tea steep…