Tea for one

Tea for one

A Chapter by Lyn Anderson
"

tea and cookies

"
she wrapped your invitation
with love and care
she was so excited for
both her parents to be there.

you enter.
you sit.
a sullen presence
at the back of the room.

we dance a silly dance.
everyone but you.
it's hard not to notice
the chill of your stare.

she practiced all week
to serve us tea and cookies
but you didn't want to stay.
I take my cup with a smile.

I shouldn't be surprised
and neither should she.
I try not to be disappointed.
and quietly drink my tea.





© 2017 Lyn Anderson


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It's moments like these that children can either cherish or remember as a hurtful moment. This is the time when children will open their heart to you or build up a wall. You see, many parents seem to think that children at a young age won't remember much. I know that is wrong. I can remember as far back as pre-school my teachers name was Mrs. Mckibben and guess what? I can also remember how mean and cruel she was. Such a sad piece, truly breaks my heart.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thank you, yes, I know. My memories go back to 2 years old, and either really good memories or reall.. read more
Some people just don't learn the first time around. My husband placed the whole child-rearing, activity attending in my lap for my two oldest children, and then got suckerpunched when my son publicly proclaimed his karate sensei was his primary male role model in an eagle scout ceremony. That ate at him, and he only had himself to blame. He learned his lesson, and now attends anything and everything he can for my youngest. Just be there to pull double duty and help your daughter to understand some people are just a bit dumber than others. That doesn't mean he doesn't care. He just doesn't know how, and it hasn't dawned on him that his daughter is the single most important product of his life. He'll regret it later, but you can teach her that it isn't any fault of hers....she just has a dumb father. Go figure! :(

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

I am fully aware. I just held out hope, at first that my marriage could somehow be resurrected, and .. read more
Bright Ocean Star

9 Years Ago

Do you have a brother that could swoop in to be that all important male family member at important s.. read more
Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

The kids have good male role models in their life. However, at this point, any event that the X atte.. read more
Thank you for sharing this--i was that child once. And i tell you this, my father who was never really a part of my life for the first 20 years cried and apologized to me while he watched me play with my son (of course this is another 25 years later). Its a shame when people put other things ahead of what's really important in life. I hope that sullen presence figures it out before its too late.


Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

For his and the children's sake I hope so too. Thank you.
When someone's heart is not in it tis best that not even come to the party and ruin it for everyone else.

Actually if I read this right it is about a child watching a mom try to win the father back, but maybe it is just me.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Not at all. Just a mom with a daughter hoping that the father will be different than he has been for.. read more
The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Okay I see, well I was close :) Anyways still nicely done. It is a shame when a father/husband doe.. read more
Such a poignant write. Dancing silly dances and sipping tea served by a child are two very special activities and parent and child can share. It is his loss if he chooses not to this. Your daughter notices....believe it. Lydi**

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

I know. I need to learn to let it go.:)
A beautiful story with a sad ending. Great hope became a disappointed tea date. I like the feel of child thoughts and emotion. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry dear friend.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thank you as always friend
Coyote Poetry

9 Years Ago

You are welcome my dear friend.
Heartbreaking … a child's heart is forming … the more of yours you give the bigger hers becomes. Some may be a little too shrivelled to know this. Poignant piece, KL.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thank you. I know. It's why I must do my best to build a new life.
A meme I saw recently on the internet read something like "When a toddler hands you a toy phone to talk on, you damn well better take that call!" Same principle applies here.
Well expressed.


Posted 9 Years Ago


Why can't people just put their feelings aside, if only for a few moments, if only to bring a smile to a child's face? Why are some so selfish? So very sad KLGoode. This one breaks my heart.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

It isn't any different than it ever was, except now he has an excuse.
Expectations. I used to have so many , I don't think any of the ones I imagine would come to reality did in the end come to fruition or not at least in the way I imagined. I think that applies and the moments when things do turn out the way we envision them are rare. In the world of relationships, uff! I'll be damn. Embrace for the worse, hope for the best.

Thankyou

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thank you, my expectations were those that were proven, although I would rather that not be so.

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Added on November 7, 2014
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