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The Perfect Breakfast

30 Saturday Nov 2013

Posted by Worldly Winds in Buddhism, Humour, Poetry

≈ 19 Comments

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Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, Buddhism, enlightenment, habits, humour, meditation, poetry, tea, UK poet, Uk poetry, writing, Yorkshire poet

English: I took this picture. Grilled cheese s...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My tea is too hot,

my tea is too cold,

my tea is too sweet,

the milk is too old.

 

The toast is too burnt,

it’s not brown enough,

I wanted white bread,

Oh no… not the crust!

 

I can’t find my jam,

the banana’s got spots,

there is no fruit knife,

the apple’s got rot!

 

The porridge is lumpy,

I can taste tahini,

I’ve added some milk,

and now it’s too creamy!

 

I’ve lost my spot,

someone else is sat there,

I wanted to sit,

in my favourite chair.

 

I’m trapped in a corner,

I’m sat in a draft,

I’m too near the door,

Oh! All this is daft!

 

I should just be grateful,

that I’m here today,

living and breathing,

the middle way.

 

it’s ten twenty four,

we meditate in a bit,

I stand at the door,

now where shall I sit?

 

This cushion’s too high,

this cushion’s too low,

this cushion’s too lumpy,

and on it goes…

 

© The Perfect Breakfast 24.11.2013

by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

English: I took this picture. Grilled cheese sandwich with white bread, American cheese, and tomato soup. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

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Friday Night

18 Friday May 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Poetry

≈ 5 Comments

Tags

chill, craft, gothic, magic, poetry, spell, tea, weaving words, writing

books

 

 

 

 

 

Sat here writing,

drinking a brew;

weaving words,

for a poem, or two.

 

Feel my craft,

a magical spell,

casting its net,

as you sample my hell.

 

I’ll spin you a line,

to make you feel good,

a twist at the end,

to chill the blood.

 

© Friday Night 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

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Tea for Two

27 Friday Apr 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Longing & Waiting, Poetry

≈ 6 Comments

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free, heart, heartbreak, longing, love, tea, tears

Tea in a Meißen pink-rose teacup 日本語: マイセンの紅茶カップ

Look in my eyes,

tell me you care.

Tell me the truth –

If you dare.

 

Don’t look away

from me again.

I know your heart,

I see your pain.

 

I know your mind,

I see your fear;

I look away

to hide my tears.

 

One day my friend,

we may be free,

to sit and talk,

and share some tea.

 

 

© Tea for two 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

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Hiding

19 Thursday Apr 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Poetry

≈ 9 Comments

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bustle, happy, hiding, invisible, poetry, ponder, precious, reflection, secret, smile, space, stairs, tea, thinking, world

I’m sat in my favourite place

and nobody knows I’m here.

I’m hiding from the world

and allowing my mind to clear.

 

I’m sat in a comfy chair

while the world is bustling around,

I’m watching life at its best;

sat thinking, not making a sound.

 

My phone is set to silent.

I’m invisible for a while,

I sip my tea whilst pondering –

I’m happy, I gently smile.

 

Up the spiral wooden stairs

is where I like to be;

It’s my very special, precious, space,

and I’m keeping it secret for me!

 

© Hiding 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

The Tulip Stairs and lantern at the Queen's Ho...

The Tulip Stairs and lantern at the Queen's House in Greenwich by Inigo Jones. The first centrally unsupported stairs constructed within the first wholly classical building in England. Français : Les Escaliers Tulipe et leur verrière dans la maison de la reine à Greenwich dessinés par Inigo Jones. Ces escaliers sont les premiers sans support central et se trouvent dans le premier bâtiment réellement classique en Angleterre. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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