Ghost Tea

House finch on yellow feeder
wind chimes twinkle
announcing the start of
backyard theater.

Hummingbirds flutter
sipping from hanging crimson.
Lizard stops to watch,
bees buzz in suspicion.

Berries, snickerdoodles,
giggles and tea.
Soft sugar scents and fine linen
a dish of honey.

Daughter and me.

"It's for you, Mommy,"
daughter says.

She passes a gift
sketched in pencil lead
of a ghost
holding its head...

"It’s my story.
I wanna make scary things, too!
Cuz I love you."

8 responses to “Ghost Tea”

  1. Knukkls Avatar
    Knukkls

    I could picture this so well. Very heartwarming!

    1. Kirsten Avatar

      Thanks! 👻 Now I want some snickerdoodles again… Mmm.

  2. Pooja G Avatar

    Ooh that end 👻

    1. Kirsten Avatar

      Thank you! 🙂

  3. Mike U. Avatar

    This is super-cool! The backyard imagery is so vibrant, that the ending! I could help but to grin. Your poetry is amazing, Kirsten. Well done! 🙂

    1. Kirsten Avatar

      Thank you, Mike 🙂 Sometimes I think the name Wednesday would’ve been perfect for my daughter. Hah!

  4. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar

    Interesting!!
    Such a amazing writer you are Kirsten.
    Keep shining. Best wishes

    1. Kirsten Avatar

      Thank you so much, Devang! Much appreciated. Best wishes to you too.💫

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