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Java Rejuvenation
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Java Rejuvenation |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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The alarm clock rings, I mutter a curse Then a sniff in the air turns bad to worse No aromatic whiff of morning brew Teases my nose – What fool forgot to do One simple chore before going to sleep? And now there’s no coffee... I could just weep! But I struggle upright, stagger down hall Trip over the cats, manage to not fall Arrive at the kitchen, turn on the light Inhale the grounds (tempted to take a bite) But measure the water into the pot Checking the time to see how long I’ve got Before I must be dressed and out the door Time for only one cup? Oh, I need more! Without caffeine’s boost to clear my poor head I probably should crawl back into bed So I steal a bit though making a mess Rush through a shower and scurry to get dressed Sitting down to enjoy a first full cup Even knowing that my time’s about up My muscles relax and stress slips away As strong coffee prepares me for my day And gives assurance folks will be seeing Not sleepy monster but human being! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, so your day got started off in a bad way and deteriorated from there. Uh huh. Been there. Done that. Love the poem. ~* If they give you lined paper, write the other way. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
A morning without coffee is like a night without ...well you know... Lori |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
“What fool forgot to do One simple chore before going to sleep? And now there’s no coffee Arrive at the kitchen, turn on the light Inhale the grounds (tempted to take a bite)” Happens all the time. I know better, and yet I forget all the time. I could easily be that fool. (Uh, like this morning!) Enjoyed your morning rush in your “Java Rejuvenation” JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
When it comes to coffee you can just sign me up for the I V plan. I'll gladly trolley around a rolling pole with a coffee bag hanging from it that pumps directly into my vein. It's truly sad that we realize the lack of projected humanity one might observe in us without coffee ... but personally, having not had my coffee today, I couldn't care less what anyone else thinks... Love coffee even more when it's cold. Good time of year. Michael |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Me... hot, black, strong! In plastic cups so doesn't burn my lips, sipping. Life-blood, soul-stiffener, blues mellower. . . but only if it's good, coffee. enjoyed watching you awake... j. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This was fun to read, dear Ruth, I felt really like watching you. It is a must in the morning no doubt and it's great when you wake up because you inhaled hot coffee fragrance from a distance ... Most of the time it's me who prepares though. Enjoyed this lovely poem very much. Love, Margherita |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
To have or have not....gotta have it huh!! Cute poem suthern gal~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Enjoyed your poem Suthern, I too need a strong cup in the morning to get me started, ms. e |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Jerry: And then I got to the bus, realized I'd forgotten my purse, went back for it and missed the bus... LOL Some days are just meant to be spent in bed... or start with an entire pot of coffee! LOL Thank you!! Lori: Since nights are without, I definitely need coffee in my mornings! LOL JL: I'm glad you enjoyed... sorry you relate so well! LOL Michael: Will you be wearing one of those lovely gowns-that-leave-no-dignity during your coffee infusions? *bratty grin* If so... could you please walk by... again and again??? LOL Coffee's needed always and required for cold weather! LOL Thank you... and I hope you get your java soon! *S* jwesley: I go for mugs... BIG mugs! LOL But otherwise, we're definitely on the same page... um... aisle. LOL Thank you! *S* Margherita: There are days when I can wait until I get to work, where we have a machine that brews individual servings for 55 cents a cup. But other days, coffee goes into me before I go out the door! LOL Thank you! JamesMichael: Thank you!! Blues: I do, indeed! LOL Thank you!! Ms E: Thank you so much... I'm glad you enjoyed! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
That cuppa...such a good Joe!  What are you planning for tomorrow, young lady?  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: Beyond a few greatly anticipated phone calls, I'm not sure... but it will definitely start with coffee! LOL Thank you! *S* |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
This poem hits home. I have four cups by 6:30..I am up at five. My wife sets the pot up, I am lucky. Also lucky to find this poem.....:-) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ice: Can I borrow your wife??? LOL Or at least... could she call me every night to jog the memory cells? *G* Thank you very much... glad you enjoyed!!! |
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