Daniel Turner Poet Ode

Ode To the Coffeemaker

To the little machine, that's so hard to clean
And sits alone on the shelf,
I'm thankful to you, for that potion you brew
That turns me into myself.
You may be a squatter, but I still give you water
Some grounds and then flip a switch
My steps I retrace, brush teeth, wash face
Come back and drink 'til I twitch

You're always ready, you drip so steady
And that smell is heaven sent.
You always work quiet and help with my diet,
My hunger you circumvent.
I have heard you stutter, sometimes spit and sputter
But in truth, that's all on me
If I do my part, then simply push start
Then you do the rest for free.

You start everyday helping me find my way
As I wake in my early brain fog
Then at noon, then night, you continuously delight
You're my hero, my silent demigod
Life wasn't the same before you came
 I just couldn't seem to wake up
So here's to you and all that you do
A Toast!  Hang on, let me fill my cup.


   Daniel Turner
       2/22/23

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Brian Sambourne April 25, 2023 at 8:29 AM Coffee certainly deserves poetic tributes. Your ode to the Coffeemaker is grand indeed. Best wishes, Brian. Daniel Turner April 25, 2023 at 8:44 AM LOL Thank you, Brian. I couldn't function without it! I think that one is unanimous. I appreciate your time and your support.

K. Parker April 14, 2023 at 8:32 PM Very creative. Very inspiring and captivating, kept my attention the entire time. Great poem Daniel Turner April 17, 2023 at 8:40 AM Thank you, young lady. Always a pleasure to see you:)

Ryan Gayagay April 9, 2023 at 7:06 AM Glad I came across this. Had fun reading. And can relate much coz I also love coffee. Congratulations, Daniel! Well-deserved placement among most popular poems. Daniel Turner April 17, 2023 at 8:40 AM Thank you, Ryan. I appreciate your support.

D.W. Rodgers March 29, 2023 at 5:56 AM An elegant homage to morning coffee. But I much prefer French Press despite the effort and mess Daniel Turner March 29, 2023 at 10:04 AM Thank you, DW. i understand. I appreciate your time and your support. Have a super day:)

Speaks Volumes March 19, 2023 at 2:32 AM A list of the 100 best and most popular new poems posted on PoetrySoup within the past 2 months. Number 5 Ode to the Coffeemaker Daniel Turner See I told you it was terrific Daniel Turner March 21, 2023 at 5:58 AM Thank you, Wendy. I am glad people like it. It was fun to write. You are most kind and I appreciate your support.

Terry Ireland March 18, 2023 at 2:21 AM Not sure whether i commented on this ode already, but who cares. All hail the coffee maker and the wondrous liquid it conjures up. Tea in the morning, coffee in the afternoon, and a life of equilibrium. Nice poem- thanks Daniel. Daniel Turner March 18, 2023 at 6:03 AM Thanks Terry. Had to get me a cup before I sat down here this morning. You Brits and your tea. great to see you. I appreciate your time and support. Have a super weekend:)

Marikate Kingston March 15, 2023 at 7:10 PM This was fun to read! Yes, our worn out coffee makers do deserve some love and praise. You're right. Your first stanza is my favorite. There are so many different "potions" out there, mine being a Vermont blueberry blend. How about yours? I have a sign on my kitchen wall that reads, "Give me the coffee and no one gets hurt" :) I will be reading your poem to my coffee maker, my brown liquid maker first thing tomorrow! She will feel appreciated! Daniel Turner March 15, 2023 at 7:18 PM hello Marikate:) Always makes me smile to see a new face. When it comes to coffee? I like mine hot. That is the only criteria I have. I used to be an over the road truck driver. That was my milk. Say hello to your "old" coffeemaker for me. Might be kin to mine.

Speaks Volumes March 14, 2023 at 5:37 PM Its going back Daniel. Its your poem I am praising. I love it. Sorry for calling you by the wrong name, I had already written a comment on Jo's poem. I love yours too. Best wishes. :) Daniel Turner March 14, 2023 at 5:39 PM thank you, Wendy. Not a problem. I appreciate your kindness and support. have a great evening.

John Watt March 9, 2023 at 9:22 AM Daniel, I'm so far behind on commenting I'm in front of myself... congrats for POTD 2 weeks ago, a worthy recipient. I totally relate to this ode to the coffee maker - the sign on my desk says "Instant Human, Just Add Coffee". I especially enjoyed the line "come back and drink till I twitch" and also the great ending. A toast to Mr. Coffee! Cheers ~ John Daniel Turner March 9, 2023 at 9:27 AM Hello John. Think nothing of it. I never take offense if people do not read. There are simply too many to read. I do appreciate your kind comments and your time. Put the pot on Ill be over shortly and we can talk a little treason:)

Terry Flood March 8, 2023 at 11:50 PM Congrats on this worthy win, Daniel and belated congrats on your POTD. I was pretty certain I’d praised this when first posted but it seems not… apologies. Maybe you planted the worm in my mind for my own coffee based (late) effort. All hail the steamy brown brew! Terry Daniel Turner March 9, 2023 at 4:05 AM Thank you, Terry. I appreciate your kindness and support. Have a super day my friend.

Hat Bueckert March 8, 2023 at 8:07 PM This is great Daniel, And exactly how I feel about my coffee maker too, well done and congrats! Daniel Turner March 9, 2023 at 4:06 AM Thank you Hat for your kindness and support.

Linda Alice Fowler March 8, 2023 at 7:02 PM Back again Daniel, with congratulations on this win in Jeff's contest! :) Daniel Turner March 9, 2023 at 4:06 AM Thanks again, Alice:)

Regina Mcintosh March 5, 2023 at 3:00 AM This is brilliant! I just love it so. Awesome writing! WOW. God bless you always, Love, Gina Daniel Turner March 5, 2023 at 5:45 AM Thank you, Gina.Bottoms up:)

Darlene De Beaulieu March 4, 2023 at 12:16 PM Hello Daniel, I am the same way, A cup of coffee has to begin my day. I brew 6 cups. poured into a large mug, drink happily. then have another followed by anoter until I am truly awake. Expresso begins my day. I hope all is well with you my friend. Enjoy your day. Darlene De Beaulieu March 5, 2023 at 8:47 AM Hello Daniel, I read your blog and answered it but the words disappeared. I am sorry to hear this news about your eyes. I hope good things happen to you. You are in my prayers my friend. Take care. Your Friend /Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu March 5, 2023 at 8:01 AM Hello Daniel, I grind my coffee beans. If I am up earlier I need my expresso coffee. |My cat sometimes wakes me in the early morning./ Otherwise I have regular coffee beans grinded for my coffee. I drink coffee all morning. Good to see you Daniel.Enjoy your day my friend Daniel Turner March 4, 2023 at 1:01 PM LOL Thank you Darlene. Great to see you again. I hope life has been treating you well. I drink it all day long, everyday.

Valsa George March 4, 2023 at 3:21 AM I missed seeing this as POTD . This is such a beautiful Ode . I can so well relate to your gratitude for the coffee maker ! Congratulations Daniel Daniel Turner March 4, 2023 at 7:15 AM Thank you, Valsa. I appreciate your time and comments. have a wonderful weekend:)

Andrea Dietrich March 2, 2023 at 9:16 PM Did I see this got a POTD? If so, congratulations. Daniel Turner March 3, 2023 at 5:35 AM Thank you, Andrea.

Maurice Rigoler February 28, 2023 at 6:48 AM Wish I had written this, though I'm an instant coffee person, not into those. fancy (and expensive) coffee makers. As a diabetic I'm llowed on cup per day, usually at bfeakfast, then I start my day. French by birth, tea was the family beverage. Only later did I start enjoying coffee. / Maurice Daniel Turner February 28, 2023 at 6:53 AM Thank you, Maurice. This is the best compliment a writer could get. I was always a milk drinker growing up. coffee became an addiction when I started driving a truck. Great to see you again. Have a wonderful day:)

Paul Bell February 28, 2023 at 5:58 AM Coffee is the liquid of life. When that machine breaks down, its like losing a brother. Daniel Turner February 28, 2023 at 6:44 AM LOL that's why I keep a spare:) Thank you for dropping by. If you were here I'd pour you a cup. I appreciate your time and your kindness, Paul.

Ilene Bauer February 28, 2023 at 3:00 AM What a delightful poem, Daniel! Any coffee lover can totally relate and appreciate the sentiments you’ve so wonderfully expressed. I still use an old-fashioned stove top percolator, but I feel the same way about it as you do about your coffee maker… Daniel Turner February 28, 2023 at 4:32 AM Thank you, Ilene. When I go camping I drink cowboy coffee where you boil the grounds in the water then let it sit until all the grounds settle. Now that's hardcore coffee. LOL Great to see you again. It's always my pleasure.

Joanna Daniel February 27, 2023 at 6:12 AM Wow! Am I glad to see this win POTD, congratulations, DT:) Daniel Turner February 27, 2023 at 6:49 AM Thank you, Jo. I appreciate you:)

Mahtab Bangalee February 26, 2023 at 8:39 PM Just excellent ODE on the inanimate being; great to read; congrats for being selected the poem as POD Daniel Turner February 26, 2023 at 9:00 PM Thank you, Mahtab. I appreciate your time and your kind comments. Have a blessed day:)

Paul Callus February 26, 2023 at 10:48 AM You ably and cleverly breathe life into this coffee machine, Daniel. I'm a coffee lover myself, and I make several cups (mugs) daily. ~ So pleased to see you posting again, my friend. Regards // paul Paul Callus February 26, 2023 at 11:51 AM Life is not treating me too badly at the moment :) Yes, Connie's departure was quite unexpected; she left such a big void. Hope you're keeping well, my friend. All the best Daniel Turner February 26, 2023 at 11:37 AM Hello Paul. Took a little time to do some other things and to sorta recharge. Connie's passing was a hard one for me. You know, she was the sweetest person. Great to see you again my friend. Everything going OK?

Mystic Rose Rose February 26, 2023 at 10:35 AM lol this is so cute, so many of us can relate to this attachment with our coffee maker, I couldn't do without mine lol Have great Sunday dear Daniel :) Daniel Turner February 26, 2023 at 11:34 AM Thank you, Rose:) Mine goes all day from the time I get up to the time I go to bed. LOL Wonderful to see you again, Viola. I hope the world has been treating you well:)

Anonomus Scorpio February 26, 2023 at 7:19 AM As I'm holding on to my own cup, I find deep appreciation for how you sum this up! I'm both impressed and appreciative of people that can take an inanimate object and write a beautiful poem holding it to an extremely high regard! Cordially A.S. Daniel Turner February 26, 2023 at 8:07 AM Thank you, AS. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while. LOL I appreciate your kindness. Have a super Sunday:)

Pashang Salehi February 25, 2023 at 6:19 PM It is my best friend in the morning as well... I'm glad we have the same taste. Pashang Salehi February 26, 2023 at 2:23 PM Hello, my friend... Good to see you too... I'm hanging but rather loosely... Daniel Turner February 25, 2023 at 8:08 PM Hello Pashang. How are you? Great to see you again. i haven't been around much. I have been busy doing other things. So nice of you to drop in. I hope life has been treating you well, old friend.

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