Short and Sweet

Earl Gray

A shade of glossy amber -

reddish-brown

with a touch

of sunshine honey -

poured into

a jade green cup.

Milky-sweet 

with a tinge of honey,

the sweet smell of bergamot

and the earthy tang

of warm,

bittersweet

tea leaves

masked by the

tongue-burning warmth.

The smells

of peaceful

relaxation

melting

upon your tongue.

This is, indeed

a drink

fit for the gods.