A percolated poem

(playing with words)

Do not stir your coffee

or dare to drink it

while I marvel

at movement of

cream on its surface

white swirls in black

blends without argument

creates marble

a masterpiece in a mug

forgive me for asking

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Great title and message in these eloquent verses. As the cream in our coffee is able to naturally blend, so should we stop and take the time to do the same with each other. I think that’s it. But maybe it’s just appreciation of a good cup of of coffee. Either way, it’s creative and so very clever dear Chris. Love!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Annette. It started out as a cup of coffee but within a few minutes I saw another opportunity. Thank you.

Chris

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I have nothing to worry about there since I don't put anything in my coffee. But I do put a goodly amount of coffee in me. I enjoyed the read.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed this coffee poem Fabian. Thanjs fir stopping by.

Chris

[Neville]

sometimes, even the slightest of small observations are captured and transformed into poems seemingly bigger and more powerful than the inspiration that preceded the penning of them .. this is a splendid example of what I mean :)

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville for giving this little poem an airing.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Perhaps, a rich cup of inclusiveness.
Although your unique, poetic description of strong and attractive coffee totally justifies this piece.
Enjoyed the read, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Jimmy. I rarely drink coffee but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the aroma or liking the swirls of cream making beautiful patterns on its surface. Appreciating your lovely reviews.

Chris

[kitty]

Funny how we find beauty/mystery in the simple things of life! you have brought this precious state of oberservation to the fore. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear kitty. Better late than never. I missed responding to you and have only just realised. Please accept my apologies.

Chris

[kitty]

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

[Coyote Poetry]

I do liked the description of the cream on the coffee. Too bad the coffee must be drank and mess-up the artwork. Thank you Chris for sharing the amazing poetry. I do love coffee myself.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

An art gallery in a coffee cup. What a great response Coyote. Don't let that coffee get cold while you are gazing at the art in it :))

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree and have fun and be safe dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you.

[Ted Kniffen]

'Tis a good thing scientists have now determined that drinking coffee is good for you. As is this lovely little poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ted. Good to see you on my page. Pleased to meet you.

Chris

[Lyn Anderson]

Simple yet elegant. it does make a lovely pattern. Very calming, I think, but I am a hard core coffee drinker, so...

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lynn. Carry on enjoying your coffee :))

[Lorry]

I'm so glad I read this Chris, I thought I was the only one that got hypnotised by the swirls and smell. It usually ends with me snapping out of it and gulping lukewarm coffee down in one.
I do find contemplating the swirls a great start to the day.:)

[Chris Shaw]

So you too look into the swirls of the coffee? I don't drink the stuff though, just look at everyone else's while I stick to my cuppa tea. Amazing what you can think of looking into those cups. Good to see you here Lorry.

Chris

[Lorry]

Thank you. I got told to cut it out, but I came to the conclusion doctors just dont want still us having any fun, so I still have the odd cup. But shh, its a secret :)

[Chris Shaw]

Won't tell anyone. Your secret is safe :))

[moog-drika]

Putting an essence of poem in percolater has indeed released a fresh aroma from this coffee-like write. I enjoyed how you depicted the activities of all those warm adaptation that elements of the drink do with these lines: 'white swirls in black, blends without argument' this was such a cute portrayal I must say. It shows a lovely bond between the milk and coffee. Greatly penned. :D

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much moog-drika for your great review.

Chris

[barleygirl]

My favorite thing is when a writer picks a completely unexpected topic to write about! Your title is so delicious, I was already "all in" . . . but I became even more enamored at how you open this up with a bossy directive declaring a moment of space to let this swirl unfold. That's banging with imagination! Then you mop things up at the end with an apology, so cute, so spontaneous, you really know how to tap into the uninhibited! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Aw thanks Margie. What a review.

Chris