I invited a bird to afternoon tea,
And she accepted most graciously
I’d love to my dear, sip tea with you here
In the shade of this beautiful tree
So upon the table I did place
A cloth of damask and finest lace
Wedgewood china would be the best
For this unusual, and special guest
A fork and spoon placed just here
And a butter knife with which to smear
The clotted cream that is so tasty
Upon a delicious form of pastry
A silver tea stand will display
A host of delicacies in wide array
Placed upon each tier with care
To tempt with such delicious fare
A knitted cozy on the Denby pot
Will keep the Earl Grey nice and hot
“One lump or two” I shall ask
“And would you like milk first or last”
My guest arrived at three o’clock
In a lovely feathered hat and frock
So delicately did it seem to fit
I thought at first I’d imagined it
The afternoon passed so pleasantly
As we sipped and chatted most amiably
And when the time had come to go
She said “My dear, I’ll miss you so”
And as I mused in this fanciful way
On all that came into my head that day
I thought to myself, well just for a lark
Next time, I think I’ll invite an aardvark
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Author:
Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Last Christmas my son gave me a bird feeder that he had made out of a china teacup and saucer. I put it out this spring and it was a hit with the birds. I thought about this poem as I sat and watched them perch and feed.
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I love when the muse transports the writer into little fantasies. This right here is such a fun and colorful tale. I enjoyed your approach and your words tell a story divine!
Thank you dear Rocky for your kind comments, it was fun to write!
A wonderful tale or tail. Anthropomorphism is underrated, I always loved parables and fables. You have a wonderful way of telling them in such nice rhyme and meter. Loved it.
Thank you dear friend for your kind comments. I'm the little old lady who sits on the bench and feeds the birds. I talk to them to and sometimes, if i"m lucky they talk back.
frolicking playful fun !
Thank you my friend for your comment. Funny you should use the word frolicking, it's one of my favorites.
My guest arrived at three o’clock
In a lovely feathered hat and frock
This brought frolicking to mind
The sounds dance like
Shimmering rays of sunlight
Shining through the air
The whole poem dances
Enjoyed it much
I just love your your interpretation, it gives me great joy! May we frolic through each day.
I enjoyed reading your delightful poem! I can just imagine having tea and a friendly conversation with a human friend, a friendly bird or animal!
Thank you for your kind words. There's nothing like sharing over a cup of tea.
What a wonderful poem Bella, having tea with the birds is super - as are you words.
Andy
Thank you so much Andy. My favorite is tea on the deck swing, watching the birds. It's one of the most relaxing things I can do.
This is absolutely delightful Ma'am
simple as that ......................... N 🙂
Thank you my dear, how sweet of you!
Never mind inviting the birds.
Invite me, I'm into luxury. Granted, I'm going to look a bit daft in the bird feeder, but I don't care.
It's a deal, next tea party you're invited. Thank you for stopping by for a read.
A very cheerful poetry dear Bella
Nothing better than connecting with nature
Those birds sweet and chirpy makes mood lighten a lot
Really enjoyed your poetry
Thank you so much dear friend, glad you enjoyed the poem. They certainly are a mood stabilizer, and they are non-habit forming, or wait a minute, maybe they are.
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