Friday, May 25, 2012

At the Market at Ballybricken Green in Waterford, 1910

Image courtesy of Sepia Saturday

At the Market at Ballybricken Green in Waterford, 1910

The tea and coffee van is there.
A day at market.  Cattle roam.
There’s lots of people everywhere.
The tea and coffee van is there.
They’re serving cuppas in the square.
I like my tea with milky foam.
The tea and coffee van is there.
A day at market.  Cattle roam.

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Notes:  The poem's form is Triolet.  The photograph seen above is the prompt this week from Sepia Saturday.  They provide some really amazing antique and vintage photos for their prompts.
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28 comments:

  1. North County Film ClubMay 25, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Lovely poem. I sure would like a cup of tea right now!
    Nancyv

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  2. 21 WitsMay 26, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    I happen to like my tea plain and straight, and slightly strong! Ha! Ha! But your poem is a super sweet delight!

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    1. RJ ClarkenMay 26, 2012 at 8:50 AM

      I like my coffee sweet and light - and my tea iced and sweet. But I loved this prompt. It was so easy to write to it - and what fun.

      Thank you for your sweet and delightful comment!

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  3. WendyMay 26, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I've never understood tea with milk. But your poem I like!

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    1. RJ ClarkenMay 26, 2012 at 8:51 AM

      Thanks! ♥

      My mom likes her tea with just cream and nothing else (no lemon or honey or sugar.) Different tastes for everyone, huh?

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  4. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyMay 26, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I love it! The detail with the tea with foam really stands out. Thanks for making me smile this morning.

    Kathy M.

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  5. Bob ScotneyMay 26, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Tea with milky foam makes me think the milk is straight from the cow!

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    1. RJ ClarkenMay 26, 2012 at 5:45 PM

      Judging by the picture, I wouldn't be surprised, in the least! Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Teresa Wilson RogersMay 26, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Nice poem, just reminded me I'm past due for my afternoon cup of green tea!

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  7. PostcardyMay 26, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I've never had tea with milky foam, but that reminds me of putting milk in my tea when I was a child playing with my toy tea set.

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  8. J Cosmo NewberyMay 27, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Lovely, unhurried and drips rustic.

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  9. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Lilting effect was great.

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  10. Judy RoneyMay 27, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    What a step back in time; the photo and your poem are amazing together. This must have been the first Starbucks back in 1910. LOL

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    1. RJ ClarkenMay 28, 2012 at 9:38 AM

      Judy! What a brilliant idea! I love the idea of the 1910 Starbucks! You are so clever...I wish I'd thought of it first! :D

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  11. The PoetMay 27, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Dear RJ,
    You have me thinking what a cup of tea or coffee would have tasted like in 1910. Oh well, I will only dream (smile). Thanks for sharing.

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    1. RJ ClarkenMay 28, 2012 at 9:38 AM

      Andy...now you have me thinking on this too. How yum!

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  12. JinksyMay 28, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Great bit of time travel...:)

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  13. Sharp Little PencilMay 29, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    RJ, your form is lovely and the scene you depict is one of everyday life "back in the day." Loved this - and wish Saturdays were not so busy, because I adore the sepias and black-and-white images...

    Great write! Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.com/2012/05/28/military-schooling-the-sunday-whirl/

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  14. Carrie Van HornMay 29, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Great form and nice imagery here.....beautiful! :-)

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  15. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Now you've got me yearning for a warm cuppa despite the 100 degree weather here in Tucson. You are magic!

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  16. the wild magnoliaMay 31, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    take me back
    to a time cattle
    roamed the market
    and I could watch
    people and drink
    strong dark coffee
    rather than tea
    loaded with cream..

    good job.

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