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| In case you missed it, check out my other blog to see what a “Poetry Break!”is, Mrs. Merrill’s Book Break blog. |
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| My dad’s mom, Dorothy. |
Teacups
Grandma drank her coffee
from a teacup each day
shaking hand
cup chatters against saucer
only the ladies
got to drink
from her teacup collection -
a girls’ tea party
each daughter and granddaughter
now possess one
of her cherished teacups
now I drink my coffee
from grandma’s teacup
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| Grandma’s teacup. |
Speaking of goodness, check out some of my favorite tea party treasures.
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| A little board book that my girls had. We used to have lots of tea parties! |
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| I bought my copy of this while on a European vacation. |
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| What could be better than a poetry tea party? |
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| Spiced Tea |
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| Oatmeal Cookies |
What a lovely tribute, and a glorious way of your whole family sharing those special memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly delightful post from Grandma's teacup to the recipe. I feel like I would be very comfortable in your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI love that "each daughter and granddaughter
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of her cherished teacups" - what a beautiful gift for generations. Your poems are brimming with family heirlooms. Thanks for sharing. :)
Love!! This post really speaks to me. Your grandmother's teacup and saucer set is beautiful (who made it?). Thanks for sharing those books, too.
ReplyDeleteI have two of my great grandmother's teacups sitting out where I can look at them every day! Love the specific details in your poem -- "cup chatters against saucer."
ReplyDeleteOh, so lovely the teacups of your grandmother. How lucky you are. My mother wanted a teacup collection and I bought her a lot over the years. Some day I hope my sister will gift me one. I should ask. But I am a mug person these days. Such great memories. Your poem makes me want to have a tea party with my granddaughter this summer. I hope she is not too young for it!!
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What a lovely gift for all of you! I love the line "cup chatters against saucer." It gives it a small piece of personality.
ReplyDeleteLike Leigh Anne and Mary Lee, I like the cup chattering against the saucer. It shows a vulnerability, but also a determination and presence. Glad her tea cups are still bringing joy!
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