The Life Giving Goodness

A 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”

Author's Note

Most mornings I fire up the coffee maker and fill it with a freshly ground bean from Caribou Coffee. My wife and I are in love with Caribou and if you live in a winter climate, this perfect brew is a must. This is just a quick poem about my obsession with Caribou and my morning routine. This was written fast and carefree so don’t be too harsh on me. lol

Reviews

[Fairytale]

Great poem. I love my coffee. I can really appreciate having a good cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Good flow with a nice, simple subject. Easyy to relate to. Great write.

[LiberScriptus]

Hahaha very clever! I think every coffee drinker in the world can relate to your obsession, and I think you do a great job of expressing the way this simple yet powerful brew can affect you. I love the sing-song rhyme scheme and the dramatic language- it really brings out the wittiness in the poem and makes it a very intereting read.

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

Haha, very clever intriging write. An addiction to coffee seems to be becoming part of human nature with everyone being on the go. Hopefully you and your wife are not drinking too much, as I know too much coffee can be concerning when it comes to our health and heart. But I too am starting to think I have this addiction as well as I sip on my cafe latte....yum.

Nicely done, Chris.
~Anna Rose

[Don Shaw]

Great write Chris. Have you ever tried Chicory ?

[Amila Jay]

Cool poem:)

[sivan]

cool poem but im an avid tea drinker

[Coyote Poetry]

I got a good cup of coffee near me always. I like the description and the ending. Mocha java is life for many of us. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Ursula Kay Vos]

I enjoyed this a lot. The last stanza was the one that really brought out the laughter, since I already had a smile that wasnt a stretch, but it was a great laugh!! Great Morning!

[Jeremy Baker]

There is no such thing as obsession when it comes to coffee .... it's like air; a requirement for life!

[Dove]

Fantastic!!! another slam dunk! I really enjoyed reading this.