I got to the diner early that morning
Only to find posted a horrible warning
Regarding my ritual cup of java
(which I prefer black and steaming like lava)
'Try veggie bacon with a healthy surprise -
Ersatz coffee's nutritious we tell no lies.
I gazed at the menu, there were no more fries -
Nor butter, deep fried steak, nor minced pies.
Dropping to my knees I let out a howl
Causing the converted diners to scowl.
Perhaps pomme frites and meats I could do without,
But living with no coffee I have my doubt.
Food cops in white coats came to take me away.
In this bleak asylum I live to this day.
Meals once considered compost are served for lunch;
For snack time I'm given limp celery to munch.
Today, I begged for one last Cup of Joe.
The food nazis smiled and simply said 'No'.
Without my coffee I am a gibbering fool
With a pointed hat seated upon a stool.
I pine and shed a bittersweet tear
As i sip on my non-alcoholic beer.
I guess there is nothing left to be said,
Without my coffee I am better off dead.
Universal healthcare demands sacrifice,
Give in to Big Brother like compliant mice.
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Oh, that would certainly be the death of me, too! Good luck in the contest, this was a really great write. I loved it!
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Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed this. I am just about to brew up a fresh pot right now.
Mike
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Excellent
Oh my love the coffee cup. You wrote it like a true coffee master. And you gave it such drama and power. Best of luck in the contest
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Thank you very much for reading and commenting on my poem. I am glad you enjoyed it. The contest was alot of fun. As a devoted coffee lover, there was no way I could pass this one up.
Mike
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Great job with this write and thanks so much for entering my contest here! All the best to you with it and I appreciate your entry. Good luck to you and keep it up!
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Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Mike
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wow Gibbs this is down right pitiful..er sad grin.. lol you make me see things like a fast movie clip.
love it
are they crawling on you ?
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I have a home office. One of the things I hear daily is doctors talking about how it will be when universal (government run or required) healthcare comes through. They state that prices will go down because people will have to be made to eat healthy in order to qualify. To me, that sounds like Uncle Sam is going to piss on my frosted flakes. Ensuring anyone can have universal healthcare is one thing. Forcing peolple to take part, and then to change their behavior to optimize costs is where it will end up.
I think I am becoming an more of an anti-government crank every day. Although I tend to be more conservative by nature, both parties are morally bankrupt.
Thanks for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Mike
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Preaching to the choir here . I feel the exact same way. One thing then the next dominos click clack click and down we go.Watch closley at who is buying up not silver and gold but farm land . oh we could talk for hours on things lol.
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Haha. If we talked for hours on things one of us would end up dead, the other in jail, and both names in the paper.
Mike
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yeah well not if we leave off relegion , politics , umm well horse poopy your probally right grin.
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I wasnt implying that we would do each other in. I figured we would talk each other into a conspiracy and have to go on the lamb.
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umm lam lamb apples oranges oh you make me laugh out loud.better that than be scared things are changing more quickly then people want to see.
brother.
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Hahahaha I love this....you have done a great job here, I too would go totally off the wall If I couldn't have that first cup of liquid gold In the morning, but not having any.....well hell I wood be right there with you In one of those lovely arms wrapped around the back jackets
Good Job,
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I went two days without it recently do to the heat and humidity here. I broke down and drank it cold instead. Thanks for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Mike
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I really like this piece. it's funny and great to read aloud in an Irish accent! I'm going to share this with my family and since they are all avid coffee drinkers I think they'll enjoy it as much as I did!
~Adara
p.s. in line 4 you have the word "prever." I think you meant "prefer." otherwise, it's perfect!
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Thank you very much for reading and commenting on this poem. I am glad you like it. My sense of humor is not for everyone. Thanks for catching the typo. I get them for free from Typos R Us.
Coffee Drinkers Unite!!!!
Mike
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like it
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my work.
Mike
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LOL I can see it now lol WIthout coffee it wouldn't be pleasant to be around me
Too funny Chuckers..Good luck! 
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Thank you for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed this. I am sure that some readers may disagree with the politcal statement. Personally, I am a firm believer in fewer regulations, and better enforcement. When the government starts telling me what I may eat, it is time to get more politically involved.
Mike
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Haha. Thanks for the comment.
Mike
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Bravo!
What can I say as I sip on my Mountain Dew, nibble corn chips, and puff a Marlboro. If I need medical care I will just change my last name to Gomez-Garcia and hablo espanol.
Howard
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You had better hablo Russian or Chinese if you plan on keeping that diet.
Thanks for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Mike
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er egad ?????????????????????? snicker cough cough uh ohhhhh cough cough never mind me.
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Finished now....
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