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The meaning of the name 'Feodor' is 'divine gift', I believe and there are many 'Feodors' amongst us.

Good morning everyone. As the saying goes 'drink coffee, you can sleep when you are dead.

Coffee Addiction

Coffee Addiction

Calibrating coffee homeostasis flows easily back and forth

On the ‘high’-way of instant craze and crave of gratification

'Feodor' true to his name slurps the divine gift all day to rise

From moody withdrawal of night slumber slumping aground 

Energetic vigour and buoyant exuberance alights from 

Exhaustion brought on by life and pulsating caffeine’s fix


Abortive attempts to reduce hooked intake accrued no success 

Doomed at one time and in lack of hot water 'Feodor' even

Dissolved coffee in Cola to feed effervescent dependence

Imbalanced the mixture blew up but nourished his need

Caressed by foam on his face he confronted his addiction

To vow not to drink less tropical grind but have water 

In sufficient vital supplies at all times to keep well afloat

On balance his highs derived from his beverage of choice

Navigate his depression much better than Cocaine or booze

30th November
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Fairchild Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 1:12 AM
Man, this society would STOP functioning ENTIRELY, if it weren't for coffee! Great Write!
Burch Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 7:43 PM
Brilliant Kai!!! Congrats!!! Big hugs!!
Neumann Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 2:01 AM
Thanks Deborah. Just having my my dug of the day, three spoons of Nescafe and one Canderel. Sort of waking up. Have a beautiful day, Kai
Haight Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 7:38 PM
Great Acrostic, Kai! Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra
Neumann Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 2:02 AM
Thanks Sandra. I very much appreciate this.
Krampe Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 5:58 PM
Congrats on your win, Kai.
Neumann Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 2:02 AM
Thank you Agnes and many wishes, Kai
Rodrigues Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 4:37 PM
A wonderful acrostic, Kai! You captured the coffee addiction quite nicely! Congrats! Thanks for entering my contest!
Neumann Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 2:09 AM
Thank you Kim. And thank you for sponsoring the contest. It is a lot of work, but gives so much inspiration to others. Many wishes, Kai
White Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 5:34 AM
Man, do I know about this addiction! And do I intend to be cured? NO! Love your poem :)
Neumann Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 7:37 AM
Thanks Darren.
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