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Consumed by Coffee
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Consumed by Coffee |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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Consumed by Coffee So many coffee drive-through stands so many hundreds of flavors; yet, so little time to simply relax with a cup of coffee to enjoy and savor. Espresso once served in demitasse, now is poured into a paper cup; drink quickly as you drive to the gas station to fill ‘er up. Lattes, cappuccinos, Americano topped high with thick whipped cream; oh, toss in a scone or a bagel for an instant weight-gain dream. Our parents once bought a cup of coffee for a quarter or even a dime; they perked it on the stove top. We don’t have that kind of time. We flock in hoards to buy whole beans with names we can’t pronounce; we pay homage to our addictions in half pounds rather than a quarter ounce. Coffee may be the newest ‘lost art’ Hidden under flavors, chocolate and whip We don’t pretend to taste the brew that we gulp instead of sip. This is the way of our society, a busy group is what we are. We sip our sweets to gain our pounds while running errands in our cars. Drive on through the drive through! It’s the American way to live the dream; order up a 5-shot latte on the go layer it with honey and flavored cream. You don’t have to like the taste of coffee that is not of great concern. We’re succumbing to a new addiction; tip your cup and feel the burn! Alison |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Drive on through the drive through! It’s the American way to live the dream; order up a 5-shot latte on the go layer it with honey and flavored cream. Oh Alison you make that sound so inviting, I'd have to like coffee after reading your great poem. A big warm hug my dear. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hey Lindsay, sounds good to me too. Maybe I should jump in the car with the dogs and drive to the nearest mocha stand. Or I can make a latte here. Or I could brew a cup of coffee. So many choices, so little time! Thanks, friend. Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Actually, I drink tea on occasion but my daughter knows every coffee drive through for ten miles around. I may learn to drink coffee with her after reading your poem. Ida |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms ali-san...maybe you just like the cute barista's? grin |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Yup morning...coffee.....mmmmmm gotta have at least one. Enjoyed this one gal. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
My favorite is McDonalds but my girlfriend likes Starbucks...James |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
well... I like mine... large, 1/4 strength, skim milk, flat white with extra hot milk! Got that my Ali-girl??  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello alison, absolutely interesting poem, i learnt something and loved it.... yann |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Over here, black or white and a teaspoon of sugar is about as exciting as coffee gets- (brown sugar if we're feeling particullary adventurous) and this has made me quite eager to experiment. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
very well written (as I have come to expect from this talented author!) serious and sustained applause!! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida I'll share a cup of coffee with you if you share a cup of tea with me. Thank you for reading. A ----------- D What are barristas again? Is that the counter where they put the coffee stuff? A ------------- Donna, Thanks for having a cup with me. Love you. A ------------- James I don't like Starbucks - I like the little place on the corner that roasts their own beans. It's a little local place and they bake a mean scone too. A --------------- RDB Got it and am faxing it as we speak. Love you. Ali ---------------- yann, Thank you - you make me smile. I love that - smiling thing you make me do. Alison ----------------- simon, Never thought of trying brown sugar. What a good way to get rid of all that rocky hard brown sugar in my cupboard. Gonna have to have a coffee party. Thank you. Alison ---------------- Bruce, You are wonderful. Thank you very much for all you say that encourages me. Alison |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
Love this one, I am a coffee nut myself, but the part I took in was about the American way and always rushing around. We need to slow down and take time to enjoy. Nice job!!! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Yep, K-K, and as much as I love coffee, we have gone a bit over the top. Thanks, darlin'. xoxoxo A |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm all about the tea m'self now. (My son just started at Starbucks too.) My timing's always been a little off.  (Tetley--rooibos, Vanilla & Pears)  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I love the hot tea at my favorite Thai restaurant. I am told that I have to go Northern Thailand for it tho ... and I love to drive .. but ... A |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
This one certainly brought a smile to my face and I don't even like coffee. The final lines are priceless Ruth |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Alison, I like this poem because you show us for what a lot of us are - lazy, selfish, over-indulgent. Where's my percolater?  |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Never drink coffee just for taste Simply put, it's a waste It's not for taste, never was We drink coffee for the buzz. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Alison, This is very cute. Drink more coffee, it's good for you. Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ruth, Thank you. You made my day. Alison --- Sunshine, You got it, baby. A+ and a gold star for you. Oh and the perculator .. i think it got sold on Ebay as an antique. xoxoxo Ali ---- Toe, Never drink coffee simply for the rush Add lots of stuff to give you a bigger tush Sugar is what really makes your blood churn Dip into the bowl to get the buzz you yearn Ali ---- Bobby, If I drink any more my skin will tan. A |
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Albert J. Allie Senior Member
since 2003-02-13
Posts 512Queens NY |
I love coffe. this reminds me why LOL Great writing. AL |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Al, I know what you mean. I thoroughly enjoyed my cups this morning, but I took time to savor them (laced them with some Kahlua though) and drank them out of a real cup while reading the paper. It was a nice morning. Alison |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Wonderfully Penned Alison! ARCTIC WIND |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Well I don`t really like coffee but I found thi enjoyable. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you lots. Now that you found it, I have to re-write it. It is driving me nuts ... like too much coffee!  |
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