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Thursdays At Starbucks
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This poem is long overdue recognition and thanks to a beautiful friend. J, I am a better person today because of you.

Unsweetened black tea for you


Passion tea with Equal for me


One overflowing, cracked ashtray


Wrought iron chairs and table


Green umbrella opened, offering shade


And the ants, always the ants


 


Will the hot afternoon sun be shining down?


Will a popcorn thunderstorm let loose?


Will the table not wobble on the uneven brick patio?


Who will arrive first and scope out a table and ashtray?


Who will be stuck in rush hour traffic?


Who will desperately need the bathroom?


 


What are the topics today?  Laughter is guaranteed


Invariably, family comes into the conversation


Careers too, goals, dreams, frustrations


Politics, world affairs, music, movies


Current events, upcoming trips, what’s for dinner


Eyes that bare the soul, words that reveal the heart


 


Healing the hurts from so long ago


Coming to terms with where life is headed


Mentoring, guiding, and restoration of soul


A foundation of deep respect and admiration


Perhaps seeing in each other that which no one else can


Two souls whose paths have crossed, now journey together


 


Few could understand the significance


Of a simple tea and conversation


The stirring that occurs of the innermost self


To BE, to THRIVE, to NURTURE, to EXCEL


Such an unlikely pair we are, not peas in a pod


A passion for life that transcends the expectation


 


I’ll see you next Thursday my friend, cannot wait.


 


 


By Rose Limongi © 2004


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 Reviews of "Thursdays At Starbucks"
Reviewed on September 10, 2005
What all Friendships are made of-The being -There- ! Perfectly said Rose! Great written out poetic Poem-WArmly,Sheee

Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on January 28, 2005
Friendship goes well with either a good cuppa tea or coffee...this is very good, Rose...

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi Benyehu (Reader)
Reviewed on January 24, 2005
"Thursdays At Starbucks" refills the cup of a heart and conveyed a profound message.

Thank for posting "Thursdays At Starbucks".


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Bob Holt (Reader)
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
Really wonderful work. That kind of good friend is hard to find, and so is good coffee. I hope this friend knows how lucky he or she is, too.

Bob H

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on December 27, 2004
A superbly moving tribute, Rose. Thank you for sharing this offering. Best wishes of love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on December 22, 2004
Rose this is
a gem of a write

William ......Peace

Reviewed by Ian Thorpe
Reviewed on December 18, 2004
A fine poem on the importance of friendship BUT you can't serious about drinking tea at Starbucks!!! (Actually I think they are banned by law from selling tea in England) Just pop over anytime with your friend and I will take you to Betty's tea rooms in Harrogate for a traditional cream tea (Assam or Darjeeling with scones, jam and clotted cream)

Reviewed by Cynthia Castle
Reviewed on December 18, 2004
Rose,

Wonderful, magical times shared with a true friend! Your descriptive expression makes me feel like I'm there! "To BE, to THRIVE, to NURTURE, to EXCEL" ...friends help each other to do just that! You have a beautiful, tender heart and soul and your friend is as blessed as you are! Thank you for sharing a beautiful Thursday afternoon! Take care and save a cup of tea for me!

Cynthia

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)
Reviewed on December 16, 2004
TImes spent together with good friends Hard to find time to do. this is a Beautiful and smiling tribute to your friend and left me with a smile too. Thank You.
God Bless you and your family,
Merriest of Christmas' and Many Blessed Years
Tracey

Reviewed on December 11, 2004
Great tribute to your friend Rose and I know the feeling about the ants and the table that doesn't wobble as nothign worse than coffee splashing on you.
You are very lucky as so many people travel the path of life and never find those true friends and most of all after finding one being able to keep them. Yeppers keeping them is so hard once you find them for sure is my thoughts here,
Again nice tribute here
~~~&&&***
Tommy

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on December 11, 2004
what a wonderful poem about a treasured ritual with a friend!

Reviewed on December 10, 2004
This was great
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
This friend herein has a special friend in you...conversations between friends are always a relaxing moment in the day...ed

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
Use a magnifying glass on the ants, as i used to in french.

Good tribute to a good friend..

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
very moving tribute ... some really vivid imagery ...

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
Excellent write. Enjoyed.

Reviewed on December 10, 2004
Great pen Rose

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
Rose, a marvelous write and tribute for your friend J. Just remember it always takes two to make it happen, my friend. You are a marvelous human being and one I am proud to consider a friend. Thank you for sharing your talent and work. Take good care and be well.

Reviewed by Daniel McTaggart
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
I have a feeling I would desperately need the bathroom. One of my favorite things is to sit in the cafe and write whatever comes to me as the world walks by. Absolutely loved this poem.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
Wonderful that you have found such a connection ! thnak you for sharing.

Reviewed on December 10, 2004
ROse, Beautifully written from the directors chair of life.

...Michael

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
Superb poem Rose!We all need someone to share our
innermost with ! I'm glad you have that, as do I
so I can relate!

Reviewed by Handsum Hart
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
A warmhearted write Rose, one day I need to try Starbucks out.

Happy Holidays

Reviewed on December 10, 2004
beautiful write, rose; made me feel as though i were right with you! excellent imagery, well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Reviewed on December 10, 2004
"Thursdays At Starbucks" refills the cup of a heart and conveyed a profound message.

Thank for posting "Thursdays At Starbucks".


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
Wonderful read Rose!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 10, 2004
True friends are truly hard to find, but what a treasure when you do find them. A wonderful ode to your friend, Rose.


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