Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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For The Contest, "Stirring My Tea"
Sponsor, Fire Bird

Morning Coffee

Not fully wakened till I have a sip
   of what that sweet aroma leads me to
our breakfast table where he pours for me
   my coffee cup filled up with fresh ground brew.

That sip embraces every sleepy cell;
   awakes my heart with a new morning hope;
alerts to meet the goals the day lays out
   and lifts my spirits to triumph or cope.

For me, this is a waking ritual
   not pursued just any time of day;
a morning gift alone at breakfast time-
   just us together with our prized cafe'.


~1st Place~
Contest: Wake Up With Coffee Or Tea Contest
Sponsor: Kim Rodrigues
Judged: 12/11/2016

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Honestly J.T. December 13, 2016 at 6:55 PM very nice; enjoyed the read -JT

Mark Martin December 12, 2016 at 12:06 PM Like the "every sleepy cell" phrase! Feel like this most mornings! Congrats! :-)

Alexis Y. December 11, 2016 at 10:07 PM Hi Sandra, You've penned such a well written piece. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Janice Canerdy December 11, 2016 at 8:14 PM A 7 for your very well-written WINNING poem, Sandra! Janice

Phil Capitano December 11, 2016 at 6:50 PM The last two lines sums it up nicely. Congrats Sandra. Sandra Haight December 11, 2016 at 7:27 PM Thank you very much, Phil! Sandra

Agnes Krampe December 11, 2016 at 6:00 PM Coming back with congrats! Sandra Haight December 11, 2016 at 7:27 PM Thanks again, Agnes! Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues December 11, 2016 at 4:44 PM I can see that first cup being poured and love the second stanza that brings the caffeine to life, especially - "to meet the goals the day lays out". Congrats and thank you for entering my contest, Andrea! Sandra Haight December 11, 2016 at 7:26 PM Oh, no problem, Kim! Have done that myself! Thank you very much for the great contest and for liking my poem enough for the great placement! Hugs, Sandra Kim Rodrigues December 11, 2016 at 4:45 PM I feel like an idiot! So sorry! Sandra I meant Sandra! Hugs! Please except my apology!

Elaine George December 2, 2016 at 4:31 PM Yes! It is a ritual for me too. A wonderful way to start the day with Folgers in my cup. Elaine Sandra Haight December 2, 2016 at 8:45 PM Thank you so much, Elaine! Hugs, Sandra

Agnes Krampe December 2, 2016 at 4:13 PM Nice tribute to your morning coffee - I can completely relate. Good luck for the contest. Sandra Haight December 2, 2016 at 8:45 PM Thank you very much, Agnes! Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner December 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM I'm an all day coffee drinker. From zero degrees to a hundred. I'm all about me some coffee. I loved your poem, Mrs Sandra:) Sandra Haight December 2, 2016 at 8:45 PM Thank you for you nice comment, Daniel! Sandra

Jan Allison December 2, 2016 at 11:16 AM I have to have my morning fix but it's of tea Sandra but hubby loves his coffee:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight December 2, 2016 at 8:44 PM Thank you very much, Jan! I also love tea and I drink that later during the day. Hugs, Sandra

Heidi Sands December 2, 2016 at 9:27 AM Very nice Sandra! I like this. Good luck in the contest :) Sandra Haight December 2, 2016 at 8:43 PM Thank you so much, Heidi! Hugs, Sandra

Chris Green December 2, 2016 at 8:57 AM Perfectly expressed morning desires Sandra and yes, coffee is definitely a morning desire. :) Beautifully done my friend. Sandra Haight December 2, 2016 at 8:43 PM Thank you very much, Chris! Sandra