Bernardo F. Asuncion Poet Abecedarian

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



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                        by Bernard F. Asuncion
                            Contest Title: ABECEDARIAN IN FIVE Poetry Contest
                        Date of Poem:  June 11, 2025


        1st Place

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Valsa George June 14, 2025 at 6:17 AM Congrats on your first place win, dear friend. Bernardo F. Asuncion June 14, 2025 at 10:00 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 June 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM Big congrats. The picture at bottom sealed the deal Bernardo F. Asuncion June 14, 2025 at 9:56 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.

Valsa George June 11, 2025 at 9:24 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. Bernardo F. Asuncion June 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM Thanks, dear Ma'am Valsa. Your words are soft and kind. You are one of my inspirations. I love your poetry.

Karen Jones June 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM This is wonderfully written! I’m sure you will do well in the contest! Best wishes! Bernardo F. Asuncion June 14, 2025 at 9:52 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.