Tea Time
“What is a man?”
“Why, ‘tis but a sack
of flesh and bones.”
“Truly?”
“Truly.”
“Why then, pray tell,
does naught but flesh
and bunch of bones
go wand’ring streets
in search of home?
Surely more to man,
there is, than simple
flesh and bone.”
“What then, good sir,
do you propose?
That we are more
than flesh and bone?”
“Truly.”
“Truly?”
“Truly indeed – you,
good sir, disclude soul.”
“Soul?”
“Soul.”
“Truly?”
“Yes. Why else would
but flesh and bone
search the streets
in want of home?
Lest there be, good sir,
a soul, compelling
him to move.”
“Where then, sir, does
this soul reside, if not
of flesh and bone?”
“Ah, my friend, that
is the key! For
soul does not reside
in flesh. Flesh
resides in soul.
Soul propels the flesh
to move, and asks
the question ‘where
is home?’”
“Truly, good sir, your
theory sounds nice,
but science does
not approve. Your
notion of soul is
undoubtedly false,
and frankly a
tad bit absurd.”
“As is yours,
my dearest friend,
that man is merely
flesh and bone.”
“Why then, pray tell,
do you ask me each
time we sit for tea?”
“Because, good friend,
I wish each time
your answer won’t be
the same.”
“Truly?”
“Truly.
Truly indeed.”
That is positively the most wonderful thing I’ve read all week! And by far one of your greatest works, if not THE single greatest! I can totally picture this in a hardcover book of witty verses with your name on the cover!
*Super-Nerd-Squee*
Wicked.
Wait, you did write this, yes? It’s not a copied verse that you simply failed to tell me was a quote, right? Otherwise I’ll feel quite the dunce.
September 20, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Of *course* it’s mine! I would never quote something and forget to cite the source! :P
Are you serious, though? Haha! Your enthusiasm and praise is quite unexpected, but very humbly accepted. Thank you!!! ^_^
September 20, 2011 at 9:20 pm
A beautiful poem, and a wonderful accompaniment to a cup of tea. On the subject of tea.. please let us know if you have suggestions for songs to drink tea to – we’re compiling a playlist!
September 21, 2011 at 10:42 am
Why thank you! And indeed I do. Have you ever heard of Howl’s Moving Castle? The soundtrack is simpy stunning, but one track in particular stands out to me, and I believe it would be perfect for tea. I actually posted a link to it today on my newest post “Howl’s Moving Music.” You should give it a read – and a listen! :)
September 21, 2011 at 11:21 am
Might I suggest Patrick Doyle’s compositions? He writes lovely period film music such as the scores for Sense and Sensibility (http://youtu.be/blTpBVwqLyw), A Little Princess, Much Ado About Nothing, etc. As does Rachel Portman (Emma, Nicholas Nickleby, Oliver Twist, The Duchess..etc.) They all give that English countryside/teatime feel. There are hundreds of classical/romantic scores that I find appropriate, but one that stands out especially in my mind is Schubert’s “Serenade.” I believe it’s his Swan Song. Almost anything and everything by Yiruma.
Emma: A Victorian Romance has some gorgeous tracks. http://youtu.be/Scxd_bRLpQo
And here’s a Swedish instrumental group I love: http://youtu.be/R4KZhjbX__s
Celtic Thunder may have a few “teatime” tunes, such as The Dutchman, Mountains of Mourne, Come By the Hills, and so on.
For songs with words, I find The Light by Sara Bareilles absolutely breathtaking and wonderful for shutting your eyes to as you breathe in the sweet aroma of a hot cup of tea. Also, her song Hold My Heart plucks the heartstrings. Celtic Woman, Lynn Hilary, Haley Westenra, some Josh Groban and Regina Spektor, perhaps some Handel, Beethoven, and Bach.
Goodness me! Can you tell I drink a lot of tea? ;) I hope you found at least a few of these suggestions helpful!
September 21, 2011 at 12:14 pm