The Life Giving GoodnessA Poem by Chris TaylorA quick humorous poem about my wife and I's addiction to coffee.The Life Giving Goodness an obsession by Chris
If my swollen face looks older than my age The life-giving liquid is sure to be uncaged My fingers will fly to the whole bean bag And savagely rip open removing the tag
For roasted goodness will begin to tumble-down filling my grinder…the one with the horrible sound If you were sleeping when its power is applied You will mumble “who the heck just died’?
A grab of the carafe and a mighty pour While guiding its fall into the reservoir Sometimes drenching the counter in anticipated bliss Eye lids at half mast awaiting coffee’s kiss
With the grinder’s fresh kill and its grounds to be scooped I’m praying my energy will soon be recouped For I have built an aromatic mound Now scalding water emits a gurgling sound
I stumble to chair with mug in hand sweeping the cobwebs from dreamland Waiting is torture with a 10 minute brew But absolutely necessary for this day anew
Three little beeps signal ”job done” With death grip on cup I now run The closer I get; the sweeter the syrup I begin to understand all the fuss in Europe
Encircled in a waft that must resemble Elysium Sending my senses in a state of delirium My lips find home on the ceramic rim My internal gas gauge has hit its brim
All around me surrounded by fellow commuters Streets filled with sour faces and road rage shooters My day’s brighter with a warm fulfilled face While cruising my route with style and grace
I hit work with a powerful stride Coworkers notice my Bond-like glide After inserting my body into my chair Coffee is cradled with great care
Fellow workers: Here’s a rule not to be ignored If hand is on mug, then open my door But if mug is amiss and expression is dour Take hand off of knob and return in an hour
Most days I’m seen with my elixir of love It rights my ship like an olive branched dove My routine can’t be tempted by Coke or Mountain Dew For me it’s Mocha Java served by my local “Bou” © 2011 Chris TaylorAuthor's Note
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Added on October 12, 2011Last Updated on October 12, 2011 AuthorChris TaylorSioux Falls, SDAboutI am a writer, poet, musician of 30 years, husband, father and follower of the Most High God. I try to let my writing point the way back to a relationship with Jesus. When I am not writing I am probab.. more..Writing
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