Coffee & the Beating Heart

Coffee awakens the heart, mind, and soul with each sip

The world is waking up.

The golden sunrise stretches across the sky, gently nudging the night away. A cool breeze whispers through the open window, carrying the scent of fresh earth. Birds are leaving their nests, flapping their wings into the endless sky. Flowers slowly bloom, yawning into the morning light.

And then the first sip of coffee.

I, the Heart, feel the warmth seep through the body. It glides down, wrapping around every vein like a soft embrace. A moment ago, I was steady, relaxed almost lazy. 

But now?

Now, I begin to awaken.

The second sip.

The world outside is coming alive, and so am I. The breeze feels crisper, the light feels brighter, and my rhythm quickens. The once-drowsy Brain blinks into awareness. The fingers twitch. The lungs draw in a deeper breath.

The third sip.

Like the first bird taking flight, my beats grow stronger, more purposeful. The body stretches, shoulders roll back, eyes widen. Ideas stir, thoughts pick up speed. The Brain is fully alert now, ready to chase the day.

The fourth sip.

I feel unstoppable. Blood rushes through like a river breaking free. Hands move with newfound energy, feet tap impatiently. The mind races ahead, making plans, setting goals. Time itself seems to bend minutes move faster, yet everything feels sharp, focused, alive.

The final sip.

I slow down just a little. The rush settles into a steady hum. No longer racing, but fueled. No longer drowsy, but balanced.

I exhale.

The sun is now shining fully, the morning no longer new. The birds are far from their nests, and the flowers have bloomed completely.

And I?

I am awake, alive, and ready to dance to the rhythm of the day.....

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

a lovely rhythm to this poem and how you react to your sips of coffee and the outside world, how your emotions change, how your heart beat changes with each sip…. very vivid image of nature as the day goes on, and how nature affects you as the day begins……nicely crafted
Warmly, B😊