A trio of poetry books for tea time
by Amy, who blogs at Hope is the Word
We have and enjoy several general poetry anthologies, but sometimes it’s really nice to have something different for poetry tea time. I borrowed three very different titles from the library and we have enjoyed them for a month’s worth of poetry tea times…read more.
Also, check out Amy’s super-long list of poetry resources here.
Found via the Brave Writer Lifestyle Facebook Group.
One warm winter afternoon, I bought some lovely teacups for myself and the girls, along with one more manly mug, for my son, Michael. I baked some special sweet-smelling ginger snap cookies to lure my unsuspecting children to the kitchen, then pulled out an armload of poetry books, and my Commonplace notebook of favorite quotes. My dear, late mother left behind several dozen charming but rarely used hats, which I then quickly dealt out to the little crowd that gathered.
And then it happened. A new Tuesday Teatime tradition of finding and sharing new and old favorite poems and quotes began!!!
~Anne
Image by Anne
Most of my life I’ve been living under the power of the Double P curse. Anyone else crippled by the combined efforts of Perfectionism and Procrastination? Well over a year ago my best friend introduced me to the lovely Brave Writer. Being a long time fan of tea parties and gifts I was immediately intrigued by Tuesday Teatime (or rather Tisane Time in our home).
P & P kept this simple treat at a distance as I felt compelled to go all out but not the time or energy to make it happen. Thankfully the voice of Truth assured me that a simple mug, muffins from the freezer, a TV tray and random poetry books were more than enough. The kids loved it. Even my reluctant reader wanted to keep reading. Victory on so many levels.
Yet, my ego was still holding out for the China and linens so fast forward a few months and invite some friends.
Now don’t even ask me how much longer it’s taken me to actually compose and share this journey with you. lol
All the best in this journey,
Samantha
Images © Brave Writer mom, Samantha
