Nothing makes the afternoon more pleasant
than a pot of tea
and a bottle of sparkling mineral water.
I can spend hours in my favourite cafe,
sitting in the dappled sunlight,
watching the world go by
quietly sipping this most noble brew
accompanied by my favourite
lightly sparkling Italian mineral water.
If ever we have the chance to share
the crisp golden light of a long afternoon
be sure to allow enough time
for a pot or two,
fine china preferably,
a cup and saucer
and never, ever anything but
leaf tea.
There is nothing better
and it is so good for the soul.