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Ray Tabler's avatar

“I told him I wouldn’t put up with that again.” Over a pot of iron goddess of mercy brew at the next table.

“Officially, I’m working from home today.” Window seat. To-go cup of Earl Grey latte.

Tea, the great lubricator. Into the keyboard, with editorial enhancements along the way.

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

PROMPT: TEA

THE TEA PARTY

We all gathered around the table.

And we watched as our cups were filled with tea and our plates were filled with treats.

But we never got to enjoy any of it.

Because our owner was told it was time for bed.

And we went back in the toy box… 😎

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𝐂𝐁 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧's avatar

Did you get booted out of the country for refusing tea???

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𝐂𝐁 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧's avatar

And also... THANKS! I've caught up. I had spotty wifi and limited time on my long weekend getaway, so I saved up and posted all of the response tonight! A mega dose of microdosing...

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Miguel S.'s avatar

Well I should thank you, I had to come up with one less prompt for this week haha.

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Songsterfunsterhamster's avatar

She poured his tea from the never-ending pot into the never-filling cup. The liquid’s colour progressed from honey through teak to sludge.

“Madam,” he asked. “How is it you never refill your pot with water?”

“That, sir,” the waitress replied, “is the biggest mystery round here. Say when.”

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

If you say no to tea, it's just because you're not stopping long or you've just had a cuppa. Nobody says no without good reason.

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Richbee's avatar

Tea for two with leaves at bottom of cup. We were parting, but she could read the leaves. Spilled them on a napkin ; saw she was dying. But she only said : Good fortune awaits those that take vacations, get away quickly. We never saw one another again.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

☕️ 5/5 cups of coffee for this one.

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Miguel S.'s avatar

Haha, thank you Sean.

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A.P. Murphy's avatar

The Mad Hatter and the March Hare were sitting at the tea-table as Alice approached.

“No room!” they cried out.

“Plenty of room,” said Alice crossly, sitting down.

“Have some tea m’dear,” said the Mad Hatter.

“Mate, there’s a fucking rodent in your teapot. I’m calling food inspectors right now.”

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Of course Dennis started screaming. Shoulda never invited him.

“Calm down. It’s just the tea,” she slurred. But he wouldn’t listen.

“Your faces,” he shrieked. “The holes keep growing!”

Jesus, how much did he have, she wondered, peering into his cup.

Still full.

Surprised laughter bubbled up, joined his cries.

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Lori K's avatar

Pure anarchy 😁

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Joseph L. Wiess's avatar

Brit: Do you want a cup of tea?

Me: Can I have ice with that tea?

(fifteen minutes later) ~New revolutionary war begins.~

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Lydia Davidson's avatar

A cup of tea, is not just a beverage. It could be the beginning of a new relationship. A family comes over, everyone is all smiles and then the moment of truth. A sip of tea, a nibble of a well-made snack, and that's how one gets a husband, in India.

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Ashe's avatar

Ooooh I love tea. Here we go!!!

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Miguel S.'s avatar

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

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rena's avatar

🤣 grievous error

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Miguel S.'s avatar

It truly is 🤣

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