From A Tearoom

Laughter all around

encircling

lilting

gently lapping among china

cup meeting saucer

and the soft chime

of teaspoons stirring.

Voices caress my ear

with contented tones

friend close to friend

and also introductions and geniality.

Somewhere between a cup full

and a cup empty

my heart rate quiets

and slows

to calm.

11-10-10

1:16pm

Savannah Tearoom