tea time

would you like
some tea,
she says, perhaps
some cookies
too. sugar
cookies, I
baked them
fresh this morning
just for you.
so what will
it be, earl
grey, or lipton
with a slice
of lemon,
perhaps some
ginseng, or
raspberry with
a hint of walnuts.
I have black
tea as well
she says holding
the box out
as proof.
and red tea,
and green tea...
and. stop. you say.
please stop,
you know that it's
just coffee
for me.
i'm sorry she
says. i'm all out.