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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-06-15 12:47 PM



~*~

Cucumber sandwiches,
Scones with clotted cream,
Cakes, tarts and petits fours,
Are pastry lover's dream.

Blueberry muffins,
Baked fresh each day,
Mini jars of jam preserves,
Displayed on wicker tray.

Napkins and tablecloth,
Of Nottingham lace,
And fine bone china
Set at every place.

A silver-plated teapot,
With a cozy snug on top,
Which keeps the flavor in,
And the tea steaming hot.

There are black teas, green teas,
Herbals, fruits and spice.
There are cookies, pastries,
And dainties made from rice.

Flowers grace the table,
It's set by loving heart.
The spread at each tea time,
Is a work of art.

~*~



[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (06-16-2003 10:45 AM).]

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1 posted 2003-06-15 12:54 PM


gee now i'm hungry,,   nice write of your tea party...

QjQ

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2 posted 2003-06-15 01:28 AM


clotted?

ewww!

The rest of it was nice, but that "clotted" part just threw me good

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3 posted 2003-06-15 01:35 AM


No wonder our love of tea parties carries into adulthood...

This made me smile!

-Venus

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4 posted 2003-06-15 04:53 AM


my mouths watering lol im hungry now its your fault lol

nvm just means the poem has taken affect on me

another great write from my fave poet

my mind is like a dream sometimes confusing

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5 posted 2003-06-15 03:52 PM


Wow...thank you for this invitation!
Eric

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6 posted 2003-06-15 04:00 PM


You've set the mood perfectly!!!
Absolutely delicious Linda~

What time shall I be there?  

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7 posted 2003-06-15 04:13 PM



Mmmmm quite yummy!!
hugs!

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8 posted 2003-06-15 07:28 PM


Linda - time for a spot of tea I see...

BC

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9 posted 2003-06-15 08:23 PM


YUMMY!!!! You have every delicasy listed dear to my heart....except Spam!

People eat at tea time? I thought that was when you hit the first golf ball!!

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10 posted 2003-06-15 10:08 PM


Ahhh.  This is a lovely tea time you created.  Such a delight.  Shall I pour?

Patricia

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11 posted 2003-06-15 10:29 PM


Is there room at the table for one more? Nicely done.

Psalms 20:7 "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God."

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12 posted 2003-06-15 10:49 PM


Would anyone care for a cup? Very sweet, Linda!

~Elizabeth

Dreams last for so long, even after you're gone...
~Jewel

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13 posted 2003-06-16 08:59 AM


Q ~

Well, I cannot have my poem leaving you hungry! You simply must join us for tea time!

Warm hugs,
EA

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14 posted 2003-06-16 09:00 AM


passing shadows ~

I know! I know! Clotted cream sounds totally gross!--but it's totally delicious!

Huggums,
EA

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15 posted 2003-06-16 09:01 AM


Venus ~

Please feel free to join our little tea party!

Have a great day!
EA

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16 posted 2003-06-16 09:03 AM


RedStone ~

You are most welcome to join the tea party! But if you are unable to attend, I shall save some tasty treats for you!

---and thank you for the extremely generous comment!

Enjoy your day!
EA

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17 posted 2003-06-16 09:04 AM


Eric ~

Oh, yes indeed! You most certainly are on the "guest list"!  

Warm hugs,
EA

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18 posted 2003-06-16 09:05 AM


BluesSerenade ~

4 o'clock sharp! Looking forward to seeing your smiling face in person!

Huggums,
EA

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19 posted 2003-06-16 09:06 AM


Chris ~

Thanks for the yummy hugs! er, I mean, "yummy" and "hugs"! LOL  

Huggums,
Linda

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20 posted 2003-06-16 09:07 AM


BC ~

Would you care for "a spot of tea", good conversation, and some delectable morsels?

Luvin' hugs,
EA

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21 posted 2003-06-16 09:09 AM


Balladeer ~

Spam has now been added to the tea time menu!
---but unfortunately, it is made with venison!

Huggums,
EA

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22 posted 2003-06-16 09:11 AM


Patricia ~

Oh, that would be lovely! Yes, you may have the honor of pouring! Thank you!

Huggums,
EA

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23 posted 2003-06-16 09:12 AM


Nick ~

Absolutely! Another place will be set for you, forthwith! I look forward to meeting you!

Warm hugs,
EA

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24 posted 2003-06-16 09:14 AM


skyshine ~

Thank you!--and would you "care for a cup of tea?"

Hope you'll join us!
Luvin' hugs,
EA

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25 posted 2003-06-16 10:02 AM


ROFLMAO @ venison spam... point set and match to EA!!! LOL

This is beautiful, EA... even if you reminded me I skipped breakfast! *G*


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26 posted 2003-06-16 10:04 AM




(giggles in delight) Yay!!! And I can bring some huckleberry lemonade and blueberry sherbet, yay! (kiss on cheek) This is beautiful, sweet friend, can I join your tea party, please, please, please? (jumps up and down like little boy with beady little eyes) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2003-06-16 10:10 AM


suthern ~

I just noticed that you recently passed the 9,000 mark! Congratulations! I have enjoyed every poem and and every reply that you have posted! You add so much to my enjoyment of Passions!

Please join our circle of friends for tea and tasties!

Huggums,
EA

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28 posted 2003-06-16 10:13 AM


Noah ~

Didn't you get your invitation? I sent it by Angel Post Air Mail!

Well, get your sweet self over here and I'll make sure you are royally treated!--as the Prince of the PiP people should rightfully be!

See you soon!
Huggums,
Linda

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29 posted 2003-06-16 11:20 AM


EA: You sweetie... I thank you. *S*
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30 posted 2003-06-16 11:27 AM


Hope you have a big table, seems you must add me to your tea party.I'll be there at 4(with Dixie on my arm)


Jason

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31 posted 2003-06-16 11:28 AM


Yeah, I agree that a meal, properly planned and served with care is actually an art... A poem very much enjoyed, and one that definitely whets my appetite.

_,,,^.^,,,_
Florence

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32 posted 2003-06-16 11:58 AM


great writing, descriptively rhyming and now i am hungry....!

thanks for the words.

goldenrose.


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I think tonight when all is right
and time is on my hands
I will take a photo for you
of tea-cups and saucers on stands...

pretty little cups in wait
holding stories in their brew
Yes, I think I shall snap a shot
and send it on to you...

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Good thing it's lunch time round' here....

My seven year old daughter attended a Tea Party with the "Red Hat Society" here in our town back in the summer.  We dressed her in a pink frilly dress, a hat, a little purse and an umbrella.  She was breathtaking and at that moment I remembered just how fun it was to sit and drink tea, and eat little powedered donuts.
She told me after it was over that she wasn't crazy about the tea...but she loved the dress up part, and all the neat jewelry!

Great write Earth Angel.

Tima C.


If you cant get rid of the skeletons in your closet, you'd best teach them how to dance.  George Bernard Shaw

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35 posted 2003-06-16 12:45 PM


suthern ~

I do believe that YOU are the "sweetie"! :angel

Have a glorious day!
Huggums,
EA

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36 posted 2003-06-16 12:47 PM


Jason ~

Yes! The table can magically become as big as is needed to accomodate all our friends! I look forward to seeing you with Dixie on your arm!

Warm hugs,
EA

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37 posted 2003-06-16 12:49 PM


Mon Cherie ~

Please, do join us! Hopefully your "whet appetite" will be sated!

See you soon!
EA

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38 posted 2003-06-16 12:51 PM


Goldenrose ~

--and thank YOU "for the words". We'd love for you to be part of our tea time!

Warm hugs,
EA

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39 posted 2003-06-16 12:58 PM


Sunshine ~

Thank you for the lovely gift of your poetic response! ---and I am looking forward to the photo! You have such a kind and generous heart.

Tea will be served at 4 o'clock. If perchance you're late, I will keep the food warm and the tea hot until you arrive!

Spoonfuls of sugar,
EA

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40 posted 2003-06-16 12:59 PM


Tima ~

Oh, what a delightful experience for your daughter! I really enjoyed you sharing her story with us!

Warm hugs to you and your darling daughter!
EA

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I'll be right over .....  


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42 posted 2003-06-16 02:28 PM


Okay okay..I'm on my way..
It's time for tea and I want to play.
Get that 401 traffic out of my way!

Cute write Linda...
Do you have Chai tea?
Good!  See ya shortly.
~Smiles & giggles, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

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43 posted 2003-06-16 02:51 PM


Marti, what a lovely china tea service you have! I would love to sip some tea with you!

You are cordially invited to join the rest of us here at my home in the crystal castle up in 7th heaven!

I'm awaiting your arrival!
Lovin' huggums,
Linda

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44 posted 2003-06-16 02:54 PM


Nancy ~

But of course, Dear Enchanting One! I adore Chai--full-bodied and spicy! Mm! Mm! I like mine really strong--and with lots of milk!

The kettle's on! --and I have some special treats for you as well!

Huggums,
Linda

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45 posted 2003-06-16 07:55 PM




Here are three little teacups,
waiting for their friends



and three more if there be
a circle without end...

and if there are more to come
through your kitchen door...

why I have a shelf on which they're stacked
so welcome many more!


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46 posted 2003-06-16 08:10 PM


Sunshine ~

You were good for your word--but of course I had no doubt that you would be!

Totally delightful! Thank you for the poem, the perfect photo for my tea time post, and for your thoughtfulness!

I have set aside my personal favorite cup and saucer for you! Would care to join me in an evening cup of tea?

Huggums,
EA


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47 posted 2003-06-17 09:50 AM



Oops...I was with my editor, working!  LOL...so glad you enjoyed this...I couldn't hardly think that this lovely poem should be without perky, pretty cups and saucers...

started a small collection several years ago...

finally stopped [thank goodness - ran out of room!]

Figured it would wrangle a smile, for sure!

And now?  Brewing one...
come join?

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48 posted 2003-06-17 09:57 AM


Sunshine ~

"I was with my editor, working."--Does that mean what I think it means?!?

Thank you for the photo of your pretty cups and saucers, your poem--and for you being you!

Have a glorious day!--and yes, I'd love to join you in a cup of tea!

Huggums,
Linda


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49 posted 2008-02-07 03:33 PM


Sounds Yummy

ARCTIC WIND

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