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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

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Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/24/2020 2:48:00 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

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/24/2020 6:15:00 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

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/22/2020 8:08:00 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)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/22/2020 10:29:00 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

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/21/2020 5:58:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, you can have a choice of any coffee flavour you want. Enjoy your evening my friend. Hugs. Darlene xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/22/2020 5:25:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, I love apple cider. I also drink hot chocolate and drink sleepy tea. Not all at once. Hugs Darlene xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/21/2020 6:49:00 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

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/21/2020 5:52:00 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...

Robert Lindley
Date: 4/21/2020 7:14:00 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..

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/21/2020 6:44:00 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

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/21/2020 1:26:00 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.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/21/2020 6:01:00 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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/21/2020 7:15:00 AM

So much fun! Love: Coffee of any flavor, French, Hazelnut to name a few. Teas of exotic natures, mon Dieu! I’d love to have a cup with you! Mon Dieu! Be blessed..squeezy hug! :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/21/2020 5:56:00 PM

You make me smile~ repeating those words in the poem....then...having a cup of coffee with you! How absolutely lovely, Kim Panagiota xx