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Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Tea

 I sure                                                    even
  love                                                        a cup
   my                            Cuz'                             of a
     hot                                 on                              hot
        choc                                  the                          sweet
          olate                                   week                      tea. I
          in the                                  ends                   crave
          cold                                I do                    the 
        winter                           like                   sugar
      days.                        a nice                in my
       I need                    cup                     belly
        the sweet                 of                       with
          taste but               coff                        some
              only on               ee                           toast
                  week                or                            and
                     days.                                               jelly


                               
      DRINKING  HOT CHOCOLATE, COFFEE AND HOT TEA, BRINGS
        REFRESHING MOMENTS OF SINCERE CLARITY. I INVITE MY
          MOTHER OVER EVERY TUESDAY MORNING, SOMETIMES
            SHE SHOWS UP WITHOUT ANY WARNING. SUNDAYS
            BEFORE CHURCH HOT CHOCOLATE I EMBRACE AND
            ALWAYS GET MARSHMALLOWS ON MY LIPS AND ON / / / /
            MY FACE. FORGIVE ME IF I SOUND STRANGE WHEN         / / /
            I SAY I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THESE BEVERAGES, I          / / /
            ABSOLUTELY CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT REFRESHMENTS          / / /
            MY THROAT MAY START TO HAEMORRHAGE! I EVEN           / /
            DRINK COFFEE AT NIGHT BEFORE BED AND YET MY          / / 
            BODY COMFORTABLE AND AT EASE IS MY HEAD. IF         / /
            I DIED TODAY I HAVE BUT ONLY ONE WISH, TO BE       / / 
            BURIED WITH MY FAVORITE CUP AND CHINA DISH.     / /
           IF THERE'S ONE THING I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED  / /
          FOR IS THAT AFTER I DRINK COFFEE I ALWAYS WANT
         MORE! WHEN THE DAY BEGINS AND NIGHT STARTS TO
         FADE I'LL BE GRATEFUL FOR THE AWESOME SWEET TEA
         I MADE. PLEASE ONE MORE SUGAR IN MY HOT COFFEE!


March 8, 2017
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Gauthier Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 7:52 PM
This is a beauty! Lovely poem AND artistically delivered!! What a treat - definitely a new favourite for me.
Smith Avatar
May 11, 2017 at 11:25 PM
Laura Loo, great job again!!
Duet Avatar
April 7, 2017 at 2:13 PM
How totally clever, Laura Loo! I'm the same way. Gotta have those tasty beverages. I especially liked the way you portrayed the steam coming off the cup. And, congrats on getting on the "Best New Poems" list.
Asuncion Avatar
March 11, 2017 at 2:13 AM
Lovely poem.... congrats on being selected...
Marie Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 4:46 PM
I can only imagine the skill, thought and care that goes into crafting such an incredible piece. Your words in shape convey such enjoyment with each beverage while the remainder is chock full of witty and very sharp entertaining dialogue.:-) A remarkable piece, exceptionally well composed...A pleasure to read. Congratulations on POTD! Most worthy an honour...true art :-) blessings, lynn
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 4:52 PM
thank you lovely Lynn :)-luloo
Smith Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 11:09 AM
Wonderful!!! how do you do that? Congratulations Laura on POTD honors...
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 11:16 AM
A lot of time and patience! Started over 5 times lol thank you :)-luloo
Robinson Jr. Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 10:19 AM
Cool and funny poem, Laura. A wonderful POTD. Congrats to you. You are a true poetic artist. Great visuals. Double 7! Love always.
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 11:14 AM
Thank you Freddie :)-luloo
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 9:16 AM
Wow! Congratulations on potd; I'm so glad it was made potd else I may have missed this fabulous piece of art. Love it! xomo
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 9:47 AM
thank you sweet Maureen! :) -luloo
La France Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 8:01 AM
Laura WOW !!! what a fantastic and wonderful poem you have penned, so creative and CONGRATULATIONS on Poem Of The Day ~
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 8:21 AM
thank you sweet Broken Wings! :)-luloo
Chansarkar Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 7:52 AM
I always relish my cup of coffee or tea.This poem and the form you chose are outstanding,Laura!Congrats!
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 8:20 AM
thank you lovely Sara :) -luloo
Ricci Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 7:45 AM
Congratulations certainly. Oh the time this must have taken you to execute such an entry. This entry has a marvelous theme and its words make it come alive. Well done entirely. Congratulations once again.
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 8:19 AM
thank you! Yes it took me an hour! :)-luloo
Andresen Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 7:40 AM
- I really enjoy this cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee Laura - Well done - Congrats on your p.o.t.d. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 8:19 AM
thank you sweet lady :)-luloo
Krampe Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 6:54 AM
Congrats on poem of the day, luloo. Love your shape poem!
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 8:17 AM
thank you Agnes! :)-luloo
Runyan Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 6:35 AM
What an original way to write. I love this. Congrats. Well deserved.
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 6:54 AM
thank you Janet :)-luloo
White Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 4:59 AM
Oh wow luloo, this is absolutely wonderful!!! It is so much harder to do than it seems :D Grats on PotD
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 6:54 AM
thank you Darren! :)-luloo
Asuncion Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 1:32 AM
Nice acrostic.... congrats on being chosen...
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 6:53 AM
thank you :)-luloo
Daniel Avatar
March 9, 2017 at 8:15 AM
This is beautiful, Laura, I love your coffee and hot chocolate here :) a 7:)
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 6:53 AM
thank you sweet Jo! :)-luloo
Merryman Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 4:06 PM
A wonderful concrete poem, Laura! Very creative and fun! Blessings, Kim
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 6:53 AM
thank you Kim!! :)-luloo
Leiser Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 3:53 PM
Well, if this isn't the most creative, magnificent shape poem, I just don't know what else is better out there!! Great job, Laura Loo!! 7+
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 6:52 AM
thank you Laura! :) -luloo
B. Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 2:54 PM
Wow! A lot of work went into this piece. It looks amazing!! Like you I love my coffee.
Scars Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 6:52 AM
thank you! -luloo
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