Morning Brew

...the chaos of morning

Morning Brew

 

 

 

Wide  awake ,

to splash warm water

in my face

to stumble upon

three cats in the hall,

to find a body

warm and small

curled up within

a fetal position

sound asleep,

oblivious to

the smell of coffee

that warms my face

and puts me in

a complaisant mood, 

to catch the garbage men in time

to pack the lunches

and iron the clothes

and wipe the nose

that’s running, still.

 

Morning brew,

i need a few

cups of coffee before noon,

cartoons blaring on the tv

crumbs all scattered

on the floor,

baby’s crying  

reminding me

i’m not single, anymore.

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Cassie]

Hahahaha...that reminder is good, Baby's come with a (no me time cheque)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think I needed an exclamation point at that last line! Lol, thank you, Cassie!

[DianneR]

Oh the joys of motherhood. Phyllis Diller once quipped: "Parenting is not for cowards." Kelly, you've delightfully managed to spur my memories when I was a younger mother. True, there is the chaos and, as I recall, so many hours wondering if I'll ever fully sleep again. Trust me when I tell you one day you, too, will long for such chaotic moments as you ponder over your first cup of coffee on those all-too-quiet mornings.

I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.

[Kelly Scheppers]

That first and second cup in the morning just feels so good going down, doesn't it? It makes me feel like I really am "wonder woman". Lol, many thanks, Dianne!

[DianneR]

My cat has learned to wait for her morning nibbles as I remind her "Coffee first, kitty second." :-D

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've got three, actually. Two tabbies and a maine coon. I'd have a house full if I could! ; )

[DianneR]

Someone said cats are like cookies...you can't have just one. I agree!

[Gonz]

Simple and honest, just what your day involves. Im not sure though ifvi feel guilty or lucky, my morning brew is the first break at work but with no kids, my weekend morning brew is out in the new world of coffee houses..!! 🙈😅

[Samuel Dickens]

Yes, it's work and chaos, but essential. Many of us look back at those arduous times and think how wonderful it would be to do it again, if only for a day or two. (Due to a health catastrophe, I was "Mr. Mom" to my youngest.) Though hectic at times, I've never felt more useful and important than I did then.
COFFEE! Yes, I believe the earth would stop rotating if we ever ran out. Personally, I can't even tie my shoe without having had a cup. I enjoyed going with you on your morning routine.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's such a thrill for me - seeing you here, Samuel!You've certainly made my day. I wholeheartedly agree about the world stopping to rotate, in the event that we'd ever run out of it! What a thought! Thanks so much, Sam!

[CD Campbell]

Yeah, a baby will definitely kill that single feeling. I can relate a bunch. I get up at 530 to start my kids breakfast and make lunches. ( I wish they all liked the same thing.) This is a truly inspiring ode to a brew I owe my life too. CD

[Kelly Scheppers]

I had to laugh when you mentioned making lunches, about wishing the kids all liked the same thing! What a world THAT would be...thanks, CD!

[Chris Shaw]

Many Mum's will be able to relate to this and their hectic mornings juggling a dozen things at once. Nothing like a cuppa though, to get you going. Reminds me of how I used to be.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I can't imagine my mornings without coffee. Thank you, Christine!

[Mari' Emeraude]

This was so cute! Yes, I couldn't survive without my coffee either. It opened your eyes to what you were facing that day. Hope you lived through it. haha!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm pulled in every direction, so my coffee time is ALL mine! Thank you, Mari!

[Stella Armour]

Chaos indeed, but I know you wouldn't change it for the world lol...this is when we learn that the world doesn't revolve around us but someone else :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...so, so true! Many blessings to you dear Stella!

[peter Duggan]

Hi Kelly your poem reminds me of when I first got married and a baby was born. My poor wife, how us men used to take them for granted all those years ago. So glad I have changed for the better these days. Ladies should be treated as the angels they be. Nice red, my friend, thanks for sharing....Peter

[Kelly Scheppers]

That is so kind of you to say, Peter. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my little morning fiasco!

[Lydia Shutter]

There is a huge smile on my face right now. How many single women...or even women who are in a relationship, but without children....have no idea how their lives will totally change after a child is born? No one can adequately prepare you. Still, I would not give up the runny nose mornings and the crumbs on the floor for anything. I liked this one a lot, Kelly. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's a feeling I wouldn't change for all the tea in china...oops, let's make that coffee! ; ) Many thanks, Lydi!