Teapot Epiphany

Since Christmas I have been burning my fingers
trying to remove the metal filter from the pot
so that the tea wouldn't steep too long

and end up bitter.

And today it occurred to me that I could pour
all of the tea out of the pot
and into two large mugs.

After all, the dainty teacups are really more
a vestigial accessory to the beverage.

I'm big enough to take my tea
in a way that suits me now.

I'm not serving teddy bears.

Ode to the Stale Wedge of Quesadilla on the Bathroom Towel Shelf

When I saw you
I knew what kind of day it was

How did you make it so far from the kitchen
Only to be abandoned before fulfilling your purpose?

I didn't look at you in disgust
Only sympathy