Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about tea are perfect for those who really enjoyed a cup of tea and the inner peace and warmth that it brought with it.
A Long Cup Of Tea
by Michael Ashby
Death is too negative for me
So I’ll be popping off for a long cup of tea
Do splash out on two bags in the pot
And for my god’s sake keep the water hot
Please pick the biggest mug you can find
Size really does matter at this time
I’ll pass on the lapsang with that souchong
And that stuff with bergamot
And stick with my favourite friend
You know the English breakfast blend
Breakfast! thanks for reminding me
There’s just time before I fail
To stand on ceremony
Two rashers of best back, Should keep me
Smelling sweet up the smokestack
So, mother, put the kettle on for me
It’s time, mother, for my long cup of tea.
A Moment Of Tranquility
by Mark Gregory
The morning mist had lifted,
And the sun was shining bright.
I poured myself a cup of tea,
And sat and watched the light.
The water was hot and steaming,
The tea was fresh and new.
I took a sip, and closed my eyes,
And all my worries flew.
The world is always peaceful,
As I sit and drink my tea.
I’m grateful for these simple moments,
Of pure tranquility.
Tendrils Of Steam
by Mark Gregory
In this lonely place, beside a spring,
I brew my tea and dream.
The green leaves dance and whisper secrets
In the quiet afternoon sun.
I pour the steaming liquid,
Watching the tendrils of steam
Rise, as if they carry my thoughts
To some distant, better place.
This simple cup of tea,
Is a reminder of all that is fleeting,
All that is beautiful and transient,
In this world of ours.
Like life. Life is fleeting,
And now, like those tendrils of steam,
I, too, must rise, and float away
To some distant, better place.
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All poems featured on this website are free to use during any ceremony, although it is good practice to make sure the author is mentioned, if known. Should you require a celebrant for your ceremony, be it a funeral, a wedding, a naming ceremony or something else, feel free to get in touch. I am a double award-nominated Family and Funeral Celebrant covering the entire UK, and would be happy to help you commemorate in a meaningful and personal way.
