Sharing some Tea

She sits alone in the shade of a tree
pretending to sip her own cup of tea
her tutu’s so fine and lined with braid
with butterfly wings that nanna made.

A China tea set coloured with flowers
at grandad’s table she will play for hours
on chairs for her that were made with love
curious robins watch from above.

Not really alone, her friends are all there
there’s Simba the lion and Benny the bear
Molly the dolly dressed refine
Penny the penguin’s nursed all the time.

Her milky white skin is so soft and smooth
a ferocious wild beast her voice could soothe
sparkling brown eyes that always shine bright
now having you here is pure delight.

Happily playing, full of innocence
moving about with total eloquence
turning to blow your grandad a kiss
makes me proud my cheeky little Miss.

You ask me to join and share a “hot” drink
approaching the table I give a wink
under this tree our laughter echoes
tickling your feet right under your toes.

Now on my lap and you give a big hug
then plant a kiss on my old bearded mug
I will remember these days with glee
sharing tea in the shade of a tree.