Cup Of Tea Poem by Dechen Doma Sherpa

I used to play Tea Time when i was much younger
With dolls and tiny plastic cups and saucers
What seems like ages ago i had my first cup of tea
Too much of sugar made it bitter, but i enjoyed it with relish

With time i made my first cup of tea under my mother's watch
I added measured milk and sugar to make it a perfect sip
At times the tea leaves were too burnt, or too much diluted milk
but with each cup of tea i made, i added some of me in it

I served my cup of tea to in-laws, friends and strangers
A little of me with every sip they took in with a smile
A cup of tea is my life's work, a drink from Lethe in my cup
A mistress of this art, to all those who thirst i serve my magic potion