Coffee

COFFEE Coffee is my medication, Savoury warm embrace. Supplies me with motivation To get me through rough days. Should I stumble, should I fall, I’ll get a kick at ten. Java is my drug of choice, The closest thing to zen. Coffee is my meditation When I have the time I slip into the lotus position Then I calm my mind. Slowly as I sip on it, As I’m sipping breath, The closer to the source I am The further from my death. NOTES: This was my first poem to receive POTD and I was thrilled when I found out. It gave me the confidence to pursue markets for my work and as a result, this poem Coffee (or rather a portion of it) is being used on the website by a vintage copper coffee machine manufacturer from Belarus. I am very proud of this.

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/11/2019 11:21:00 AM

A very mellifluous poem, Phil! Leave the bean-counters craving mucho moola by the sack. lol! Happy to hear 'bout your int'l success. Live long and prosper, my friend-o. Very tasteful poetry. Love and more love always.

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 12/11/2019 11:23:00 AM

Btw ... I posted a poem today, "Brimstone Reign," and gave a tribute shout out to you for your inspirational poem, "Nuclear Dawn." Love and peace forever, brother.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/3/2019 8:30:00 AM

You are very welcome. It is great that you are taking time to visit the other winners.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/28/2019 2:56:00 AM

You should be proud of it Phil. It is delightful. I am so happy you shared it in this contest. Congratulations on POTD belated, and for your deserved win in this contest. Easter and my 7 year old granddaughters kept me from commenting sooner. xxoo

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/28/2019 7:04:00 AM

You are too kind, Connie, and thanks for your support.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/25/2019 9:24:00 AM

I enjoyed your poem and note on where this poem traveled. Congrats on your success with it. Thanks for entering my contest.

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/28/2019 7:07:00 AM

Great contest Richard, so many terrific poems. I'm re-reading all of them now that they are conveniently listed here. Thanks for all you do.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/24/2018 12:02:00 PM

Hello Phil,I like the first verse. I start my day with a cup of hazel nut coffee. Sometimes i drink the whole pot. I make 8 cups and then the coffee pot is empty. Depends on the day. have a nice day my friend.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/9/2017 10:42:00 PM

Charming. Playful. So true. A fave.

Anil Deo

Date: 3/28/2017 5:50:00 PM

Phil,let be it known, I CAME BACK FOR COFFEE. This is really, really good. Makes me want to write an Ode to Coffee, LOL

Gayle Rodd

Date: 3/10/2017 7:48:00 PM

haha this is spot on! Coffee is a poet's life blood.

Janet Grace

Date: 1/10/2017 4:41:00 PM

I am a coffee addict too so I so relate to this poem written by you. Better than alcohol I have found to keep me awake to think profound. (Smile)

Phil Capitano
Date: 1/10/2017 5:04:00 PM

Thanks Janet, I love my coffee dark and strong. How about you?

Robert Lindley

Date: 1/5/2017 9:32:00 AM

Loved this tribute to the healing powers of morning coffee. I just finished my third coffee..A7

Edward Snyder

Date: 1/3/2017 8:36:00 AM

Nice write Phil u should consider touring the South American Brazil, the Woman are gorgeous, and the coffee is sublime

Phil Capitano
Date: 1/3/2017 8:45:00 AM

Not only have I considered it, that would be a dream trip for me. Thanks for stopping by and having a cuppa with me.

Collin Wolfer

Date: 12/30/2016 4:16:00 PM

Awesome. A lot of common effects of coffee and many unique feelings you seem to describe.

Jagdish Pal

Date: 12/23/2016 3:22:00 AM

Beautifully expressed!

Gary Bateman

Date: 12/18/2016 9:28:00 PM

Hello Phil (again) on this wondrous Java write!! Many Congrats on POTD for this metaphoric rhyme. My former comments (FAV and all) stand here again as before!! As we all keep drinking the "Java Drug" let's us celebrate another day away from the "icy clutches" of ye ol' Grim Reaper. Merry Christmas, Gary

Phil Capitano
Date: 12/19/2016 9:22:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by and having a cuppa with me. All the best to you and your family at this time of year and always. Namaste.

John Fleming

Date: 12/13/2016 9:15:00 AM

Ahhhh...Coffee. Without "Roasting the Bean" we would all be on Cocaine! All the best! :) john P.s A seven for endorsement.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/11/2016 10:10:00 PM

Hi Phil, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write.It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/11/2016 7:41:00 PM

Great poem, Phil! Congratulations on your fine win and belated congrats for you poem honored as Poem Of The Day! Sandra

Agnes Krampe

Date: 12/11/2016 6:01:00 PM

Back with congrats!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/11/2016 4:47:00 PM

Coffee as medication and meditation- a great write, Phil! Thank you for entering my contest! Congrats!

Phil Capitano
Date: 12/11/2016 6:52:00 PM

Thank you Kim, this was fun to write.

Mike Hauser

Date: 12/11/2016 6:57:00 AM

perfection!!!

John Hamilton

Date: 12/9/2016 9:30:00 AM

Love my morning brew, congrats on POTD!

White Wolf

Date: 12/8/2016 9:02:00 PM

Well done, Phil! A lovely poem!

Raven Howell

Date: 12/8/2016 7:39:00 PM

Phil - what a clever, fun poem! My favorite line is "As I'm sipping breath"....Nice piece from beginning to end. Congratulations on having Poem of the Day!

Phil Capitano
Date: 12/9/2016 4:05:00 AM

Thanks Raven, this was fun to write. :)

Bernard F. Asuncion

Date: 12/8/2016 7:12:00 PM

Congrats on being chosen for the day....

Paul Callus

Date: 12/8/2016 2:28:00 PM

I love this poem...and strong black coffee, Phil. Congrats on p.o.t.d. Regards // paul

Phil Capitano
Date: 12/9/2016 4:06:00 AM

Grazie, Paul. Have a great day.