Trudy Diane Rider Poet Free verse

Coffee House

My coffee, my house,
   cinnamon and hint of clove
      in a full bodied french roast...
 acrid, bitter, pungent deliciousness
 wafts thought the air 
      before even the eyes are open
         the buzz of conversation over
             the tinkling of spoons stirring
                the clanking of cup on saucer
                  the shooshing of steamy cream
                         into cappuccino
 a lush, rich aroma,
 with the feeling of rightness
            around the edges
                 like a cozy blanket of comfort
                    wrapping around your shoulders
 Sipping in silence,
      watching the sunrise,
          simple serenity to start the day.

 ©6/18/12

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Graphite Drug June 20, 2016 at 1:23 PM A beautiful and simple poem. Your use of white space to contribute to meter is awesome. Your patience to work with this site's posting capabilities is to be applauded. Another great read.

Probir Gupta June 17, 2016 at 12:01 AM A celebration of sense organs ... Trudy Diane Rider June 17, 2016 at 10:08 AM It's nice to evoke the senses, don't you think Probir? Thank you to taking the time to read and comment on my poem! ~Trudy~

Poet Destroyer A June 11, 2016 at 9:49 AM I love a good coffee poem, Trudy. The best part of this poem is the imagery that surrounds rich aroma you penned well... Even I'd like a taste of cinnamon and a hint of clove... Linda Trudy Diane Rider June 17, 2016 at 10:06 AM So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!! ~Trudy~

Tammy Flanagan July 15, 2012 at 8:21 AM Very nice! It brings back childhood memories. I would wake-up each morning to the smell of coffee....thank-you for taking me down memory lane again!--Love, Tammy-- Trudy Diane Rider June 11, 2016 at 10:53 PM My pleasure Tammy! And thank you for your lovely comment.

Carol Sunshine Brown June 29, 2012 at 8:26 AM Congratulations on your win in Nathan's "Coffee House" contest Trudy. Love, Carol Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:38 PM Thank you Carol! :-D ~Trudy~

David Williams June 29, 2012 at 1:55 AM Trudy congrats on your win. what a way to a day...David Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:37 PM Yes, it's a peaceful start to the day, give me time to gather my thoughts, and give thanks for the new dawn! ~Trudy~

Gwendolen Song June 28, 2012 at 8:35 PM Trudy, great to read your work this evening. This might be the first poem I have read of yours. Here's what I like about your winning write...the only object making noise is your comforting brew... an onomatopoeia delight!! ....I wonder if anyone wrote of the health benefits of coffee...Still have a few more to go! Congrats again. gwendolen Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:35 PM Gwendolen, thank you for your comment and praises on my piece here, I have to admit, I had to look up "onomatopoeia' BUT I love learning new words so thank you for that also! ::grin:: ~Trudy~

Samia Ali Salama June 28, 2012 at 5:06 PM Congratulations on your win in this contest Trudy! :) Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM Thank you Samia!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 28, 2012 at 3:27 PM Congrats on your terrific win, Trudy! I'm not a coffee drinker, but after reading this, I feel like I'm missing out! Love and Blessings, Rhonda Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM This is a real honor for you to say so, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, the cinnamon makes all the difference in the world, I just a teaspoon in the grounds when brewing.

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2012 at 1:52 PM Trudy, yours was simply the BEST. Congratulations to you. I love a number one but I have to admit, I thought yours was better than mine!!! Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:28 PM What a wonderful compliment Andrea! Thank you for saying so! I thought yours was very well written too! ~Trudy~

Vicky Tsiluma June 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM 'tinkling of spoons' -must add to the anticipation. Sounds like a nice way to start the day. Congrats on your win Trudy! Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:26 PM Thank you Vicky!

Tanya Harrington June 28, 2012 at 12:37 PM Mmmmm what a yummy write, Congrats Trudy! Tanya Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:26 PM I think so, ::grin:: Thanks Tanya!

Sara Kendrick June 28, 2012 at 11:24 AM Enjoyed reading your expressive, descriptive and creative work about coffee..I can just see, feel, and catch a waft of the scented morn's air..Congrats on your win..Sara Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:23 PM Thank you Sara and for the nice compliment also! ~Trudy~

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl June 28, 2012 at 6:53 AM Congratulations Trudy a lovely start to the day xx Trudy Diane Rider June 29, 2012 at 12:23 PM Thank you Mandy!

Joyce Johnson June 27, 2012 at 7:26 PM Oh I thought this would win big. congratulations Trudy. Love, Joyce Trudy Diane Rider June 27, 2012 at 9:06 PM Thank you for the confidence in my work Joyce!! ~Trudy~

Joann Grisetti June 27, 2012 at 7:16 PM Congratulations on your winning poem. Trudy Diane Rider June 27, 2012 at 9:05 PM Thank you Joann!

Carrie Richards June 27, 2012 at 7:13 PM Ahh...this is a beautiful way to start the day!! Nicely done!!! Trudy Diane Rider June 27, 2012 at 9:05 PM I do enjoy my coffee! thank you Carrie!

Nathan D. June 27, 2012 at 6:53 PM Congrats with your win' nate Trudy Diane Rider June 27, 2012 at 9:05 PM Thank you Nate!

Joyce Johnson June 26, 2012 at 2:36 PM A great salute to coffee and undoubtedly a winner. Love, Joyce Trudy Diane Rider June 26, 2012 at 2:39 PM Thank you Joyce! Don't know about that! LOL but I hope so!

Andrea Dietrich June 22, 2012 at 9:46 PM Your entry is outstanding. I hope to see it top of the list!! Trudy Diane Rider June 26, 2012 at 2:39 PM You and me both! LOL Thank you Andrea!

Tanya Harrington June 19, 2012 at 1:32 PM Lovely poem....Good luck....Tanya Trudy Diane Rider June 26, 2012 at 2:40 PM Thank you Tanya! :-)