Spilling the Tea

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Iced or steaming, it’s tea for me;

I don’t want whiskey or champagne.

My cup’s half-full? Just leave it be.

When I sank into love’s debris,

These soothing brews helped keep me sane.

Iced or steaming, it’s tea for me.

A promise is no guarantee

Their careless plans will still remain.

My cup’s half-full—just leave it be—

I’m better off alone and free

Than on the drunken dating train.

Iced or steaming, it’s tea for me.

The fish can all stay out to sea;

A peaceful life is my heart’s gain.

My cup’s half-full. Just leave it be.

Well-meaning friends may disagree,

But sobriety I maintain.

Iced or steaming, it’s tea for me—

My cup’s half-full. Just leave it be!

~*~

Villanelle written for David's W3 challenge. I use "sobriety" in the sense of staying away from the crazy world of dating and apps.