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Quiet, as I sit down
Knees folding
Like an origami crane.
I was crisp and temporary
in that moment
When you set that tea cup
And I turn it this way
A little that way.
I close my eyes and take a sip
green leaves whirl
at the bottom
As silent as my wishes.
and they showed me how to appreciate the moment. I like the bitter tea
and the tiny sweet cake that accompanies it.
Of course with coffee I take it large,creamy and sweet.;)
Great prompt. So satisfying...
Photo courtesy of Ella's Edge.
My offering for Poets United...
This is beautiful. I love the image of a person sitting down, knees folded like an origami crane! Your poem (and afterwords)REALLY made me want to experience a tea ceremony!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post. I love the tea ceremony it's so meditative and esthetic.
ReplyDeleteAmidemanila, I love the quiet beauty in your words. It is peaceful, like having tea. I love these lines:
ReplyDelete"Quiet, as I sit down
Knees folding
Like an origami crane."
Then the ending:
"I close my eyes and take a sip
green leaves whirl
at the bottom
As silent as my wishes."
There is a bittersweet feeling here! Well Done :D (off to make tea :D)
This is as replenishing as a good cup of tea. I especially loved "knees folding like an origami crane".....and "as silent as my wishes...." Beautiful, with the feeling of a formal tea ceremony. Most beautiful.
ReplyDelete"Like an origami crane" is your poem elegant and graceful...Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and tender...a beautiful offering for the prompt.
ReplyDeleteAh - very pretty and Japanese poem. Lovely and simple description. k.
ReplyDeleteYour words are delicate but the tone is strong, I love that!
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