by Kestrel | Dec 19, 2023 | Lama Tea - Spontaneous Poetry
From VictoriaThe comments on sprouting and awareness of the abundance of kindnesses reminds of the Thanksgiving poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, which starts:We walk on starry fields of whiteAnd do not see the daisies;For blessings common in our sightWe rarely...
by Kestrel | Dec 19, 2023 | Lama Tea - Spontaneous Poetry
From Kathy: 10 Virtues of Tea by Rikyu: Blessed by gods / shakes off sleepiness / discharges filial duties / wards off disease/ makes one love and respect people / frees one from earthly desires / keeps one healthy / has contact withnobility / prolongs life...
by Kestrel | Sep 13, 2023 | Lama Tea - Spontaneous Poetry
From Gerow Drinking tea/The shifting of the season’s light/ Illumines this double autumn. From Siddiq Approaching the gate / What can I look forward to? / Never mind those thoughts! From Deborah Summer to Autumn in 24 hours here; joining friends for...
by Kestrel | Aug 13, 2023 | Lama Tea - Spontaneous Poetry
From Deborah MN First time at the library. Quite noisy and distracting. Fun though to join you even late. From Karima Thank you soooo much for this beautiful tea time together! Must go. From Kate I begin in uncertainty, slowly, my hands remember From Jean...
by Kestrel | Jun 5, 2023 | Lama Tea - Spontaneous Poetry
Lama children on the steps of the Old Kitchen (1981). Arielle, Asha (Bernard) and Jamil inside the kitchen (1981). Photos offered by Asha and Uwais Old Lama Kitchen – A few memories By Irit Umani, June 2023 When I think of Lama’s Old Kitchen, my mind almost...
