About once a month a friend and I meet for tea and a cookie. Two weeks ago when we arrived for tea, my usual giant homemade gingersnap cookie had just sold out. I asked her to run after the person that had bought the last one and get it back, but she wouldn't do it. She did, however, agree that the next time I could call ahead and have one put on reserve for me. I think I will have to do that! I substituted a homemade shortbread Tyrannosaurus Rex cut out cookie for my usual. It was cute, and very sweet! But I think, really I may just try calling to make a gingerbread cookie reservation next time.
When it was time for tea,
The waitress said to me,
"We haven’t any ginger snaps;
Would you like Mr. T?
His icing’s sweet and green -
The whitest teeth you’ve seen.
But I would eat him quickly ere
He has his bite with tea!"
ha. what a fun substitute though...
ReplyDeletedef not gingerbread or ginger snaps
but...ha....fun...
Gingersnaps are wonderful, but if a substitute was needed, green one was perfect! Wonderful tradition to get together for tea!
ReplyDeleteHa. So playful. Gingerbread cookie reservation sounds funny too. But I understand, things have to be just right when you expect a pleasant time with certain traditions.
ReplyDeleteOh, it is so disappointing when one can't have the cookie one really was depending on, isn't it? Mr. T looks 'charming,' but undoubtedly not quite the same. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteWe, human beings, are people of habits, aren't we? I think I'd prefer the ginger snap too.
ReplyDeleteLOL cute poem. Actually Mr. T cookie sounds pretty good to me.
ReplyDeleteI bet the dinosaur wishes there had been a ginger snap left too:)
ReplyDeleteI love how excited Mr. T looks to be sharing tea with you. I also love your tradition. We should meet friends more often for tea and a cookie. Great poem to top off your slice.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is just so delightful. I see a collection of children's poetry here reminiscent of some of the work of Dennis Lee or Shel Silverstein. Very, very good.
ReplyDeleteI want dinosaur cookies! But not to eat. Just to play with.
ReplyDeleteAh ha! So clever!
ReplyDeleteVery sweetly written, must be Mr. T's influence!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your pairing of poetry and pictures. I wanted to be there with you sharing a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteWhen you have your mind set on something it can be hard to substitute but what a fun alternative.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and it made me smile, but i like ginger snaps!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, hope you will find time today to make the rounds to the Poetry Jam people who visited you. I count at least eight of us who posted in response to your submission. We all enjoy comments as much as you do. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI understand, Donna. Thanks for your explanation. I do know that you have responded in the past, and I do know it is hard with a two-year-old. I do enjoy your writing and I will look forward to seeing your next poem whenever that is. Enjoy your week.
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