I was distracted by the headlines
when the waitress came to me
and asked the simple question
"Sir, would you care for a cup of tea? "
I thought it over for a moment then answered,
"Why yes, do you have integrity?
If not, I'd love a steaming cup…
of generosity."
I didn't stop to think if my humor was taking its toll
How could I? for at that moment I was really on a roll…
"Do you have charity…or honesty? "
or equality? " I mused.
"Or how about some humanity? "
and here the waitress looked confused.
No wait, surprise me." I said with a smile...
use your creativity…
"I can't wait." I said as she walked away
"To see what tea she brings to me! "
Well…it was clear I had misjudged her…
that she didn't share my jocularity...
as we were escorted from the restaurant
when she brought security.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem