I awake in the morning, brain in a fog;
The familiar puffed foam feeling fills my head.
I stumble past my unsympathetic dog
Whose sad eyes suggest I should return to bed.
Used grounds are dropped into overflowing trash;
A clean filter fumbled into the basket
Filled with rich ground beans from my Sumatran stash.
The aroma lifts the lid on my mind's casket.
Soon, the gurgling sound pricks up my ears.
Anticipation chases through my sluggish veins.
Trembling and blink back delighted tears,
My haste's betrayed by several dark brown stains.
Tanked up on coffee, I can now face the day,
Taking on anything that may come my way.
Author notes
Image source: http://www.meb.uni-bonn.de/agBeck/cms/upload/bilder/mitarbeiter/Roland/11515Drink-Coffee-Poster.jpg
A contest entry
- let the caffeine invade your veins by Simply Simple.
400 points, ended September 8, 20 entries
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Too Funny
You have to take time to smell the coffee! I'm a Mountain Dew man... much reduced brewing Lol
Howard
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The aroma of brewing coffee is enough to give me a boost. I just cant get that from soda. And Mountain Dew first thing in the morning? That's just scary.
Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Mike
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I know just what you mean!! loved it
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There are days that I just cannot get enough of this most excellent elixir. Thank you for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Mike
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I am also a coffee freak, so this has given me much pleasure in readin and knowin there is more out there that live for their mornin coffees.... well done and challenge on
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I know that you like coffee ALMOST as much as I do. I crave it. Stop by for a cup anytime. Thanks for reading and commenting on my work.
I am glad you accepted the challenge.
Mike
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As a fellow coffeeholic I can well relate to this lol Luckily mine brews a full pot in 3 minutes...seems like forever sometimes though. Good luck!!!
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The best coffee makers are the french presses. But I have to say even instant is better than no coffee at all. Thanks for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Mike
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Mike
You make it sound wonderful and more like a ritual. But never a coffe drinker I would not know . However the aroma can be somewhat capitivating. Always a pleasure.
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Coffee has taken the place of the booze I used to drink when I was a young man. When I really need a cup and I can smell it brewing, my eyebrow will arch right up into my forehead in anticipation of the rush.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Mike
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Superb
'tis a fine write as usual, my friend. Imagery; rhythm, and rhyme are fine. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
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Thank you for reading and commenting. I had mulled this one over for several days. The only way to write it was to do it while brewing that first cup in the morning. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Mike
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lol i love this, and i really understand what your talking about i always need a coffee first thing! if i dont the rest of the day is just a haze! very well done
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It is always nice to hear from a fellow addict. There is little that I eat that I enjoy so much a good fresh cup of coffee. If you like it rich and get into a boutique that sells it, i strongly recommend that you try Sumatran coffee. In my opinion, it is the best there is. I dont live where there are specialty coffee shops so I rarely get it.
Mike
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