Tea with Warren

Summary

"Tea with Warren" is a poem by Jenny Justice that envisions an idealized Super Tuesday filled with hope and progressivism, free from condescension and political barriers, and celebrates the resilience and aspirations of women like Tzynya and Elizabeth Warren.

Abstract

The poem "Tea with Warren" by Jenny Justice is a poignant piece that yearns for a political landscape that is inclusive and progressive, symbolized by a tea party with Elizabeth Warren and Tzynya. It speaks to the desire for a Super Tuesday that embodies the dreams of poets and progressives, free from the constraints of centrism, sexism, and political gamesmanship. The purple tablecloth represents unity and the shared vision of a better future, acknowledging the pain and misogyny experienced by women in politics. The poem is a call to sustain hope and action despite the challenges faced by women who have tried and are tired, hoping for a time when things will improve before it's too late.

Opinions

The author expresses a longing for a political environment that is more supportive and less dismissive of women's contributions and experiences.
There is a clear frustration with the current state of politics, particularly with centrists, cowards, and clowns, which can be interpreted as a critique of the political establishment and those who maintain the status quo.
The poem conveys a sense of solidarity with women who have faced systemic barriers and discrimination, emphasizing the need for their voices to be heard and respected.
The imagery of mermaids, pearls, cookies, and cream suggests a longing for a return to innocence or a more idealistic and joyful political atmosphere.
The mention of "purple visions" indicates a desire for bipartisan cooperation and a move beyond traditional political divides.
The poem acknowledges the emotional toll of political engagement, particularly for women, with references to the scalding effects of misogyny and the struggle to maintain hope in the face of repeated setbacks.

A Poem for Tzynya and Elizabeth Warren and Women Who Tried and are Tired

Transport me to tea With Warren and Tzynya

Transport us to a Super Tuesday that Is truly super

That is all mermaids and pearls Cookies and cream

That is a poet and progressive’s dream Transport us to tea

That is free from the mansplain Free from the dumb down

Free from the wait your turn Free from centrists, cowards and clowns

Transport us to tea with A purple tablecloth

To match our purple lips and nourish Our purple visions

Even when it hurts to smile The rage stains, the misogyny is scalding

Even when we know the tea, are the tea, have the tea And are told to shut up anyway

Transport us to tea that will Sustain us and sustain our hopes that things

Will go better next time Before all of the time runs out.

Original Facebook Comment, to a Poetry Goddess:

Transport me to tea with Warren and Tzynya transport us to a Super Tuesday that is truly super that is all mermaids and pearls cookies and cream that is a poetic and progressive dream transport us to tea with a purple tablecloth to match our purple lips and nourish our purple visions of things that go better are better do better for us all — Jenny Justice, right now on FB for you Tzynya L. Pinchback

Jenny Justice, Poet. Author of Love in the Time of Climate Change and Reveal. You can read more of her poetry at Justice Poetic. Sign up for her newsletter here.

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