Coffee: The Greatest Of All Time

The little humble bean
that found its way into a cup
made a splash upon the scene
after Kaldi’s goat had stirred it up

it travelled fast and well
from Ethiopia to Yemen
some called it the drink from hell
until Clement became a fan.

the aroma crossed the pond
and Boston had to celebrate
once the New World had succumbed 
it quickly poured out into states

before old London knew
they served it morning, noon and night
this penny university brew
would see its name put up in lights

in newspapers and magazines
the high street flooded with its shops
a berry rarely seen
in processed form warmed more than pots

served in different ways
from skinny whites to espresso shots
cappuccinos to tall lattes 
we toast the goat that time forgot.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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