Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Life's Cup of Joe

No sugar, no cream,
jet-black and bitter;
nothing to enhance the taste.
That's how
I like the truth,
in all its forms.
Just give it to me straight!
The more bitter, the better!
No sugar,
yes, let it stay bland
No cream
to change the hue 
to cafe au lait.
That's how 
I like my dose of reality 
That's how 
I like justice 
That's how 
I like my friendships 
and relationships.
That's how 
I like promises made
I love life's cup of joe
black as coal 
so I can taste the beans!
I don't care
If my taste buds disapproves.
No sugar, no cream.
I want it's true flavor.
I want it to linger 
on my palate.
Please and thank you!
As for a cup of joe itself,
Sure, I'll take sugar 
and cream...


Date written: 05/26/2021

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Marikate Kingston September 4, 2021 at 7:13 PM Awww, the morning craving. How my cup begins with the bitter, but my sugar slowly turns it to peace and brown happiness. At times I hear a happy percolating song, "You'll take the cream and the 'sweetie pie" coffee" It keeps the bitter at bay and without it for me, comes a bad day :) Give me the coffee, and nobody gets hurt! Edward Ibeh September 5, 2021 at 1:20 PM Thank you so much for visiting and commenting on my poem, Marikate:-) Blessings, my friend.

Sam Kauffman May 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM Getting our "coffee" without embellishment, but from a constructive brew, produces trust! Great metaphor, Edward. Sincere congratulations and high fives for your win! Great to see this on the winners list. Edward Ibeh May 30, 2021 at 4:31 PM Thank you very much indeed, Sam:-) I appreciate the wonderful visit, feedback and congrats, my friend!

Christuraj Alex May 30, 2021 at 12:08 PM Beautiful. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh May 30, 2021 at 1:59 PM Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Gershon Wolf May 28, 2021 at 12:08 PM You're what my parents used to call a 'starker:" Just the facts! No embellishments! ... I'll take my coffee black too. Nice write, Edward. Cheers, Gershon Edward Ibeh May 28, 2021 at 2:35 PM I like your parents already, Gershon:-) Thanks for the comments and visit, my friend!

L Milton Hankins May 26, 2021 at 10:27 AM Fine metaphor, Edward. I, too, "love life's cup of joe." Good writing, my friend. Edward Ibeh May 26, 2021 at 11:10 AM Thank you very much, Milt:-) Oh, it tastes so sweet, my friend!

Vijay Pandit May 26, 2021 at 10:20 AM I like the turn in the ending. Great use of metaphor, Edward. Edward Ibeh May 26, 2021 at 11:09 AM Thank you so much, Vijay:-) Most appreciated.

Regina Mcintosh May 26, 2021 at 8:16 AM Wonderful writing. I really enjoyed this one,.. I like cream at least - sugar too sometimes, but agree that life is best given in absolute true taste of it. God bless you always, Love, Gina Edward Ibeh May 26, 2021 at 11:08 AM Thank you very much. Regina:-) Love your comments! Blessings, my friend.