BY SAUMYA CHOUDHURY
There's no tea left
in the house
and that itself is a tragedy.
What would provide me comfort
for a headache
or after a long day?
What would I serve guests?
Water?
Juice?
Coco-Cola?
Nothing would make them feel
the need to open up
as tea.
A good cup of tea
sipped slowly
to avoid burning the tongue
is a good conversation starter.
Where there's tea
there's gossip.
If my sister were to be angry
how would I make amends
except saying
"Can I make you a cup of tea?"
Even dogs gather around me
when it's tea time
even if it's just for biscuits.