Emancipated: A Tea Break

Another rich cup of tea,
A welcome pause
In a busy day
And a pleasure to enjoy;

Astonishing, astounding
And quite delicious,
Sitting here like this
In complete freedom;

Soaking up the view
Of clouds and blue,
Green leaves stirring
And high rises gleaming;

Absorbing the aroma
And multi-layered taste
Of the hot dark liquid
In the sea green mug;

Drenched in peace
On a short surcease,
With no concern
About any other outcome;

All worries drop away
And there’s only
This activity,
Just this.

And then, the last swallow;
I wash the container
And begin to consider
What tasks come next;

Still somewhat sleepy and lethargic
From the humid weather,
Yet relaxed and at ease,
Refreshed by the brief hiatus.