Storm in a Tea Cup

Silence does a reconnaissance around the room  
betraying not my artillery of thoughts
that acknowledge the elephant in the room  
so starts the ceremony that seeks to save soldiers

body language begins to breakdown barriers  
as actions march in motion anticipating
the ritual of tea that takes centre stage  
tactically open to observation and interrogation

all actions organised to be economically efficient
calibrated by the infra red eye of the guest
animosity surrenders respectfully and retreats
a ceasefire that allows peace to deploy and enter

steam captivates a tea cup holding it hostage
watching whilst water wages war on leaves
cajoling caressing domineering them to  
release and surrender their secrets and serve

with military precision this tea sets in motion
a tour of duty washing away all detachment
reminding us to deploy civilized actions
that counter attack collateral damage

the tea ceremony symbolically strategises  
and ambushes all thoughts of war away
quenching the thirst for covert operations
once again a creating coup d'etat in a cup