Four iced-tea spoons lie in the drawer Four iced-tea spoons je t’adore Long sleek waves sweep down the stem Lush silver elegance with a rose at the end A jasmine brew with ice drops a‘clink Announce long summer days, cold, cold drink A hammock to sway in the kind evening breeze Swirling the ice ‘til the glass is a’freeze Three iced-tea spoons a’heap in the drawer Three iced-tea spoons I abhor One on the counter upon the spoon rest Come Monday morn rise early and dressed A breakfast blend dark roast quickly a’grind Announcing the weekend left quite behind One spoon in the drawer that goes to the length To stir up the coffee, the work-a-day drink The ritual on Friday a’fore we rush out the door The ritual on Friday ‘taint really a chore Ditch the iced-tea spoons in the washer of dish T’won’t need tall travel mugs ‘til Monday I wish! © Jilly's Join in the fun over at dVerse where we are stirring up some Irony!
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You got the rhyming verses here, like a familiar child’s story ! Can’t wait for Friday to rush out and enjoy the weekend ~
I enjoyed this one Jilly ~
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Thanks!
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I prefer the weekends as well although I could drink dark roast coffee any day.
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As do I! The irony comes in hating the sight of the spoon on Monday morning! On the weekend, I use a normal, short coffee cup 🙂 Thanks for reading!
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Oh, I like this. We rejoice every Friday when the kids can stow their lunch boxes for another week. 😉
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🙂
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What a clever presentation of tall spooons! A delightful read.
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Irony Astir! I love all the spoons, Jilly, and the ‘washer of dish’! The structure and rhythm remind me of ‘Five current buns in the baker’s shop’ or ‘Five little ducks went swimming one day’ – a nursery rhyme for adults 😉
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Ah, it’s Friday as I respond. Is that dreaded spoon secreted away in the dishwasher? More importantly — will you ever be able to look at a tall glass of iced tea again, and not shudder? The symbol of indolence has become….
Beautifully done!
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Thank you, Charley! Yes – the spoon is, I find, exactly where it should be on this Friday afternoon 🙂 TY
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Ha.. on Friday it’s time to w(h)ine instead… Love the form here Jilly
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Wine? Don’t mind if I do! Like the way you think 🙂
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Love how the spoons are the countdown to that delicious thing called the weekend! Lovely write.
Kind regards
Anna :o]
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Ah, different fun views of the same spoon — perspective is all, and your rhymes were excellent.
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Thank you!
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