Jack Ellison Poet Rhyme

Coff-A-Holics

Tim Horton's and Starbucks are cropping up
On just about every corner
We've become a nation of coff-a-holics
My choice is obviously the former

Being Canadian and a hockey aficionado
One of the reasons for my choice
Tim Horton played for the Toronto Maple Leafs
In the 50s and 60s we rejoiced

He tragically died in an automobile accident
On a highway in February '74
Just before this great franchise took flight
And became a “one on every corner” goal

What a sad ending but his name will live on
Becoming part of Canada's culture
Was destined to become a very wealthy man
Until his very untimely departure

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L Milton Hankins February 6, 2022 at 8:48 AM Which just goes to show that our grand successes can all come crashing down on us in an instant. I live one block from a Tim Horton's! We have two of them in our town, but the traffic is always backed up for the entrance to Starbucks. Jack Ellison February 6, 2022 at 9:31 AM Tim Hortons/Starbucks both have their specialities! We have many more Timmys though! Oh that caffeine fix eh!