I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea and I don’t allow everyone to touch my fine china—

it’s too delicate.

They say don’t pour from an empty glass, so what do I serve them if I have nothing to give?

Do I still have to be hospitable?

Should I let them “wine?”

I’m not trying to waste a good pour on poor company,

or, play pretend with imaginary “friends,”

sipping with a digit up.

(The middle is the best choice, perhaps.)

Well, if I have to entertain because it’s the polite thing to do,

guess I should give them something.

You can lead a horse to the water, but you can’t make him drink.

So, I’ll give them something to think.

Straight from the kettle.

Because, boy, they sure like to meddle.

Give them some hot “tea” to pour out,

quenching their thirst because they have nothing better to talk about.

Give it to them straight from the horse’s mouth.