Notes About The Poem
For the 'Wake Up With Coffee Or Tea Contest,' sponsored by Kim Rodrigues.

The Rescued Life

Smack me with your caffeine stick,
Hit me out of the park,
From the sleepy mire thick,
You kindle my life's spark.

A cuppa joe or just a cuppa,
Breakfast, lunch and even suppa,
Grind your beans into my brain,
Take away the mortal pain.

Decaf - such a dirty word,
I pity those from whom it's heard,
With a bun or coffee roll,
Bless you, cup, you've saved my soul.

Mocha java dirty mud,
I'd rather have you as my blood,
Now that I can actually think,
Do your due, brew me some ink.

Brashly dark, not creamy soft,
Raise my flattened mind aloft,
I take you hot, no need for ice,
Show me shores of paradise.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Ricci Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 10:49 AM
Good Day Doug. The ink can rescue a life. When a writer composes he heals when a reader experiences the authors words he heals. You marvelously expressed and executed that. Now about that coffee (lol) I say pass the regular please so while in the realm of entries it can be the icing on the cake. And yes, it is for me. I have the coffee ready by 530am. Have a wonderful day. Thank you for sharing. Well done
Vinson Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 11:37 AM
Lisa, you often begin so formally... : )
Marie Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 11:58 AM
well..don't hold back now..lol very bold, vivid writing terrific to read :-) ..coffee companies would be wise to have you pen their marketing material! ..enjoy your sunday coffee :-) blessings, lynn
Vinson Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 9:52 PM
Ha! Wasn't much holding back on this one, Lynn, just havin' fun. Do like that caffeine...
Martin Avatar
December 12, 2016 at 11:57 AM
Great poetry about how a lot of us view our needed addiction to get through the day. Congrats! :-)
Vinson Avatar
December 12, 2016 at 11:06 PM
Aye, Mark, the essentialness factor looms large. ; )
Y. Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 9:53 PM
Hi Doug, This is a good write. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
Vinson Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 10:00 PM
Thanks, Alexis. When we feel strongly about something... : )
Lawless Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 9:16 PM
Hey, this one has the rhythm of the old coffee brewing pot and the desired result...a deeeeep dark cuppa joe. Well done Doug congrats on your placement.
Vinson Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 9:58 PM
"Hi John. : ) On those cold days with the wind blowing...."
Burch Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 7:35 PM
Yay! Doug!! Makes me want want a nice hot cuppa strong black joe! Very different from drinking tea!! Lol. Big Hug!
Vinson Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 9:48 PM
Ha! Hi Deb - say hello to Snoopy for me; always did like him. Indeed, tea and coffee are quite different - lord help me if I had to do without either one.
Haight Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 7:35 PM
Such a great, energetic poem in tribute to our blessed coffee, Doug! Congratulations on your nice placement. Sandra
Vinson Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 9:49 PM
Hey Sandra! Cheers. (...)? <~~~ The Good Stuff! : )
Krampe Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 5:54 PM
Love this vibrant and energetic poem - surely you had your coffee when you wrote it. Congrats on your win, Doug.
Vinson Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 7:10 PM
Thanks, Agnes. Yes, pretty much a sure thing on that coffee. ; ) I will also say that just thinking about such beverages is a 'high' in its own right.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 4:32 PM
This is a wonderful poem, Doug! You have duly emphasized the need we all feel for coffee! Thanks for entering and congrats!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 5:08 PM
So glad you enjoyed it! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 5:08 PM
So glad you enjoyed it! :)
Vinson Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 5:02 PM
Thank you, Kim. : ) What a fun contest, what a great topic!
Dunsany Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 3:42 PM
This possesses such an excellent flow, and constantly you're blending just the right amount of humor and transcribing an essential, deeper emotion that strengthens this brew (pardon the puns, I could not resist). Kudos, Doug--this is a fine, clever piece.
Vinson Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 12:53 AM
: ) Okay, Richard, we'll get you a pardon from Obama before Trump takes office.
Baughman Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 3:25 AM
Coffee/Poetry = Win.
Vinson Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 7:36 AM
Christina, is that like a mathematical equation? : )
Merritt Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 3:04 PM
Oh Doug was a great homage to the persuasions and comfort of the drink of the gods, and the insistent energy it can afford to both the exalted and the minor sort. Having been in the sway of caffeine from my distant youth I can certainly verify the truth of this excellent and reverential praise.
Vinson Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 3:54 PM
Whew... Roy, thank you - that was a !*7*! comment.
Canerdy Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 9:00 PM
I love it--wish I could give more than 7, Doug! Janice
Vinson Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 10:45 PM
Thank you, Janice! Hmm.... seems that the Dark side of the Force - which is actually coffee, right? - is strong with the PoetrySoup crew.....
Bauer Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 4:26 PM
wonderful! i agree with you 100% and love the way you've expressed your admiration, doug. bravo!
Vinson Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Cheers, Ilene. Here's to tomorrow morning and the world continuing to spin.
Onclaud Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 3:37 PM
lively read... sip it and don;t let starbucks make the reeal one for you, doug... happy caffeine day!..huggs
Vinson Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 4:09 PM
Oh yes indeed, Nette. : ) Here's to that 'feine!
Gupta Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 11:41 AM
Beautiful lines ... Interesting read ...
Vinson Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 11:56 AM
Thank you, Probir. Had two cups of pretty nasty black coffee today, and you know what - it was still good.
Green Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 11:37 AM
Can I say, this poem is good to the last drop, or would that be too corny? :) This was fun Doug and really hit the spot. A nice tribute to the nectar of morning.
Vinson Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 11:53 AM
Lord have mercy, far be it from me to try and stifle you in any way, Chris. : )
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