Childrens Book-The Dinosaurs Who Came To Tea Poem by Christine K. Trease

Childrens Book-The Dinosaurs Who Came To Tea

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My list in hand an ink pen ready
I write each name so neat and steady
Printed on the envelope
Sealed with a kiss and hope
That each invite, come back to me
With a yes, R.S.V.P.

Each day at two I sit in wait
To see my party’s success rate
And as the mail truck pulls away
I run to check the mail each day

One then two, then four, then seven
I think I’ve died and gone to heaven
Every single sent invite
Came back to me with sheer delight

Lace-clad hands set out the tea
Seven for them, and one for me
Crumpet cakes quite nice for snacking
Nothing do I find is lacking

Silk tablecloth, napkins in place
I straighten my hair and check my face
And watch the clock with eager eye
The time so slowly passes by

Right on the dot as the hour chimes three
The doorbell rings in my guests for tea
They sit upon my tiny chairs
And turn them to toothpicks – I am in tears

They slurp from cups, slosh on the floor
And stomp their feet demanding more
The crumpet cakes are strewn about
Stop this madness, I hear me shout

I’m sorry I sent invites to thee
I’m sorrier that you’d R.S.V.P.
The mess, the cakes and broken chairs
They stood about with saddened stares
‘Twas bound to be, I do agree
When dinosaurs are invited for tea

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