Leaves

Green leaves, dry leaves, black leaves,
Basil, lemon, ginger, mint, saffron,
Black- pepper, cardamom, cloves or cinnamon,
Whitener or milk,
Boiled or brewed,
Rejuvenate,
Tired, body and mind.
India, China and Srilanka.
Stories of suffering, sacrifice of tea gardens, of joy
And fun which every heart is told,
Families pick leaves and
Hear and tell these stories bold.
What price they pay for pleasure and
monopoly they hold.
The world looks at them,
To enjoy, their
cup
Hot or cold.


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