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Coffee Break

Lazy steam climbs from paper cups Mornings drip slow, thick with silence Numb fingers curl ‘round warmth and wait Overhead lights buzz, half-awake Pauses brew peace in bitter sips ( ( ) ) ........ | |] \ / `---' by Bernard F. Asuncion Contest Title: ABECEDARIAN IN FIVE Poetry Contest Date of Poem: June 11, 2025 1st Place

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Tom Woody

Date: 6/14/2025 3:35:00 PM

Nice one Bernie!

Valsa George

Date: 6/14/2025 6:17:00 AM

Congrats on your first place win, dear friend.

Bernard F. Asuncion
Date: 6/14/2025 10:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, dear Ma'am Valsa. So glad that you love my humble piece. You are such a great author.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/14/2025 12:15:00 AM

Big congrats. The picture at bottom sealed the deal

Bernard F. Asuncion
Date: 6/14/2025 9:56:00 PM

Thanks, dear Ma'am Rea. I really enjoyed making images through text characters. They really help elevate my pieces. Big congrats to you also.

Tom Woody
Date: 6/14/2025 3:35:00 PM

Hey that's my line ;)

Valsa George

Date: 6/11/2025 9:24:00 PM

Beautiful abecedarian! "Numb fingers curl ‘round warmth and wait". Love this line. On a cold day, a cup of steaming coffee is a sure delight. All the best, dear friend.

Bernard F. Asuncion
Date: 6/14/2025 9:53:00 PM

Thanks, dear Ma'am Valsa. Your words are soft and kind. You are one of my inspirations. I love your poetry.

Karen Jones

Date: 6/10/2025 10:04:00 PM

This is wonderfully written! I’m sure you will do well in the contest! Best wishes!

Bernard F. Asuncion
Date: 6/14/2025 9:52:00 PM

You have the tongue of an angel, dear Ma'am Karen. I won the contest and I'm so happy. Thanks for your precise guess.