Stalwart Soldier In My Kitchen




The stalwart soldier in my kitchen forever stands.
Faithful, diligent and ready, at my commands.

He wears a maroon uniform and keeps me comfortable.
Be it sunshine or in raging storms writing verse at my table.

His ammunition..forever stocked.
For come what may, he is totally loaded and locked!

No, silly~it's not a gun!
Stop thinking that, it is just not any fun!

He keeps a light on at all times.
That I might find him, he demands no rhyme.

Who is he? Haven't you figured it out!
He's my Keurig Coffee Maker, who makes good drinks,
and alas, no stout!

Coffee of any flavor, French, Hazelnut to name a few.
Teas of exotic natures, mon Dieu!

No hot boiling pots of hot water to carry around.
Those tiny K-Cups, make my life, deliciously sound!


                  April 20, 2020
                    7pm PST
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Cunningham Avatar
April 24, 2020 at 2:48 PM
I saw this on the email, a lovely tribute to the sentry who gives you your get up and go in the morning. Something I may have to invest in, oh shops still shut, it will have to wait. Tom
Romios Avatar
April 24, 2020 at 6:15 PM
Re: shopping. Many of us shop on line, I think you have QVC in the UK, right? You can order from them. Or from Keurig themselves plus the K- cups. Panagiota xx
Warrior Avatar
April 22, 2020 at 8:08 AM
Hey, Pani!...great take on our best friend during these horrible times...mine is going out with the toaster...I sense a conspiracy lol...stay safe my friend...^WW^ :o)
Romios Avatar
April 22, 2020 at 10:29 AM
How great to hear from you! I was just thinking off you this sunny morning. Remember theses lines... "it was the best of times; it was the worst of times? All things work out! But love your outstanding sense of humor!! Hugs, Pani xx
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 5:58 PM
Hello Panagiota, you can have a choice of any coffee flavour you want. Enjoy your evening my friend. Hugs. Darlene xx
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 22, 2020 at 5:25 PM
Hello Panagiota, I love apple cider. I also drink hot chocolate and drink sleepy tea. Not all at once. Hugs Darlene xx
Romios Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 6:49 PM
Hello Darlene! I hope things are warming up for you. Yes...I keep several flavors around. I use it to lake hot chocolate and warn apple cider which I really love. I am relaxing today. Panagiota xx
Lindley Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 5:52 PM
I drink coffee every morn now. Of course mine is decaff' kind but tastes the same to me. What would eggs, bacon and toast/biscuits be without great hot coffee? A wonderful poem my friend. A fav .. God bless...
Lindley Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 7:14 PM
Simple verse you say. Frank Stanton wrote what many called simple verse and was world famous. Google his name- Frank Libby Stanton. Creativity, insightful in regards to life, etc. True heart poetry- simple never -such is very hard to compose and inspire as well as yours did my friend. God bless..
Romios Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 6:44 PM
You, too eh! Appreciate that morning brew! Thanks for faving this very simple verse, Robert. Bless you in all that you do here at PS. Panagiota xx
Proxenos Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 1:26 PM
Sounds delicious - I love trying out new and different blends of coffes, or should I say I used to and look forward to when I can do it again.I like this poem very much Panagiota, Love, Jenny.
Romios Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 6:01 PM
Yes, Jennifer, there are so many kinds from all over the world! Hope you get to have some soon. I wanted to write a simple poem that I hoped people would enjoy.thanks for being a friend here for so very long. Panagiota xx
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