Me & My Tea

"Me & My Tea"
By Ruhudeen Ali
October 23rd, 2009

As the world turns another day, I sit with my cup of tea
while a thousand and one affairs
take place across land, air, and sea
but all I can do is stare
at the beautiful scenery in front of me.


History saw the rise and fall of nations
they've built the world's ancient wonders and now build space stations
But I'm sitting here in a garden of impatiens
sipping my tea, admiring their creations.


People change lives and the season changes leaves
a woman accepted bribes, while a man today grieved
a boy became a hero while his brother became a thief
I am only here, lost in the greenery
just me and my tea.


A tale of lovers somewhere blossomed, while some have ended
somewhere a man himself amended
I am still here with nothing to pretend
there is so much in myself to which I must attend
with me and my cup of tea.


Some rejoiced and became healthy today
while others became sick and infected
I am sitting here calm and collected
with nothing to expect on this quiet deck
only me and my tea.


A friend reached out, her friend retracted
neighbors were peaceful while others over-reacted
"Why are you so lazy ol' friend?" some are asking
my tea is not yet finished, these thoughts they are distracting.


Soldiers fought a battle and lost their lives
their platoon carried on the fight, pregnant were their wives
I only sip tea until the sunset dives
awaiting some kind of drive, hoping it arrives


Cities and nations gained and lost today
people earned reward from self-restraint again
others sinned, the lines they've crossed again
I was here all day just thinking my thoughts
as I finish up my tea and what remains.


The sun and moon traversed the sky
a dog chased tail, traders struggled and failed
a man told a lie while at home his beloved she wailed
I am left to wonder
for what purpose created was I?


Those who fought and struggled today
who worked hard and earned their pay
and at night with lover lay
have not the time of day, like I
to enjoy the aroma of Earl Grey.


But some they've laughed, others they've cried
some were born and some have died
some gave up and others continued and tried
as I relaxed, the entire day went by
without so much as having to swat a fly!


Night-time came and I rest my head
lying there on my bed I realized
the only thing I did all day
was let out a long and heavy sigh
with just me and my cup of tea....