Phil Capitano Poet Rhyme

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. December 11, 2019 at 11:21 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. December 11, 2019 at 11:23 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 May 3, 2019 at 8:30 AM You are very welcome. It is great that you are taking time to visit the other winners.

Connie Marcum Wong April 28, 2019 at 2:56 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 April 28, 2019 at 7:04 AM You are too kind, Connie, and thanks for your support.

Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2019 at 9:24 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 April 28, 2019 at 7:07 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 February 24, 2018 at 12:02 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 October 9, 2017 at 10:42 PM Charming. Playful. So true. A fave.

Anil Deo March 28, 2017 at 5:50 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 March 10, 2017 at 7:48 PM haha this is spot on! Coffee is a poet's life blood.

Janet Grace January 10, 2017 at 4:41 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 January 10, 2017 at 5:04 PM Thanks Janet, I love my coffee dark and strong. How about you?

Robert Lindley January 5, 2017 at 9:32 AM Loved this tribute to the healing powers of morning coffee. I just finished my third coffee..A7

Edward Snyder January 3, 2017 at 8:36 AM Nice write Phil u should consider touring the South American Brazil, the Woman are gorgeous, and the coffee is sublime Phil Capitano January 3, 2017 at 8:45 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 December 30, 2016 at 4:16 PM Awesome. A lot of common effects of coffee and many unique feelings you seem to describe.

Jagdish Pal December 23, 2016 at 3:22 AM Beautifully expressed!

Gary Bateman December 18, 2016 at 9:28 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 December 19, 2016 at 9:22 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 December 13, 2016 at 9:15 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. December 11, 2016 at 10:10 PM Hi Phil, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write.It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Sandra Haight December 11, 2016 at 7:41 PM Great poem, Phil! Congratulations on your fine win and belated congrats for you poem honored as Poem Of The Day! Sandra

Agnes Krampe December 11, 2016 at 6:01 PM Back with congrats!

Kim Rodrigues December 11, 2016 at 4:47 PM Coffee as medication and meditation- a great write, Phil! Thank you for entering my contest! Congrats! Phil Capitano December 11, 2016 at 6:52 PM Thank you Kim, this was fun to write.

Mike Hauser December 11, 2016 at 6:57 AM perfection!!!

John Hamilton December 9, 2016 at 9:30 AM Love my morning brew, congrats on POTD!

White Wolf December 8, 2016 at 9:02 PM Well done, Phil! A lovely poem!

Raven Howell December 8, 2016 at 7:39 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 December 9, 2016 at 4:05 AM Thanks Raven, this was fun to write. :)

Bernardo F. Asuncion December 8, 2016 at 7:12 PM Congrats on being chosen for the day....

Paul Callus December 8, 2016 at 2:28 PM I love this poem...and strong black coffee, Phil. Congrats on p.o.t.d. Regards // paul Phil Capitano December 9, 2016 at 4:06 AM Grazie, Paul. Have a great day.

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