Ode to Tea.

Suck a simple drink, it seems
and yet the stuff of many dreams
the tea I drink is not the stuff
of supermarket cheapy stuff.
Assam for strength is always nice
or Chai if you prefer the spice.

Often ‘Rington’s’ brand suffices
to keep my hedonistic vices
though a sample of the green
or white leaf tea is often seen
to grace the after-dinner table
I like my tea whene’er I’m able.

Herbal teas are well and good
when aches and pains, misunderstood
are desired to go away
and not return another day
but given choice I’d rather drink
the Rington’s brand until I sink.