These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Evening Tea

Sipping tea, while tasting thought
throughout these quiet hours of eve
improve the heart as peace is taught.
Such moments slow do rest achieve.

"Hot Cinnamon Sunset" is its name,
a spicy black tea, a wondrous choice.
I savor, awaiting the darkness same,
while the sun's rays lengthen and rejoice.

How warm the tea to taste and touch!
It comforts tummy, mind, and soul.
The cricket banter helps so much
as teatime mouthfuls restore us whole.

by Jay O’Toole
on August 29th, 2023