I am a teacup,
tiny but true,
and to betray a fellow cup I shan't ever do.
My eyes shall be on my friends at all times
because I'd rather be blind than leave a cup behind.
I must refuse when being enticed
to be rude to a cup instead of nice.
Because I know better to keep in mind
mean words hurt. Best to keep those inside.
I cross my heart and hope to die
if I don't help a bruised cup, a friend of mine.
I know very well I'd like to be nicely treated
if I'm ever chipped, dropped, broken, or beaten.
But I swear to not whine when I am damaged
though I might have been badly managed.
I am a strong cup,
good and brave,
and my handle high I will hold up.
Loyal to my owner I'll be even when injured,
and I promise I'll try to always be ginger.
I am a teacup,
tiny but true,
this Oath I shall keep. I promise. I do.
