Too Many Teapots

You can never have too many teapots

I'd rather have more than have not.

Sometimes I'm feeling Traditional;

So nothing but fine china will do.

Cream tea?

Yes, please!

Oh do pardon me

But could you pass

the Devonshire Cream?

Raspberry Jam  for

Crumpets and Scones.

Tomato and ham

won't be left on it's own.

Please pass the Fern Cake too!

You can never have too many teapots

I'd rather have more than have not.

Sometimes I'm feeling  Ceremonial;

An ancient ritual puts me at my best.

Youngest serves eldest

The tradition is sound.

Delicately placed on a Lazy Susan

the teapot spins 'round.

Healthy Green Elixir of

Sweet Jasmine Pearl

The tea of Old China Town

give it a whirl.

You can never have too many teapots

I'd rather have more than have not.

Sometimes I'm feeling Exotic;

Not cups but hand painted glasses for me.

Add a sugar cube or two

to an intoxicating brew

of Assam, Bohea or Moroccan Mint.

Poured from Brass Kettles

with unusual accents.

You can never have too many teapots

I'd rather have more than have not

Whatever my mood

or the tea that is brewed

you Must have the Proper Pot!