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Thoughts In a Coffee Cup

Before the day breaks in my head When darkness rules my thoughts in bed I wonder all my demons still As though they live against my will Before the birds sing in my ear When silence will allow my fear I worry that the world I’ve known Will fit no more like clothes outgrown Before the coffee tastes my lips To strengthen nimble fingertips I stumble to regain my mind With all the fervor I can find But then, like flowers, beauty lives The thoughts of love that nature gives And I see that I’m not alone Despite the darkness I’ve been shown Although we struggle, one and all And though we sometimes trip and fall The dawn will always bring the light And I know I will be alright

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Bill Baker

Date: 6/6/2022 4:29:00 PM

Nice Coulets, Mike. Words of reality and hope and encouragement. I liked it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your poetry. Have a good day! Bill

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/7/2022 3:50:00 AM

Thanks so much Bill, Happy Tuesday !!!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/3/2022 1:21:00 AM

I love coffee but it is on my no-no list. Brings me fibrillations. I dream of a concentrated coffee which I drank so much in Italy.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/3/2022 6:41:00 AM

I know you must miss it!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/31/2022 1:21:00 PM

WOW!!! What a "Wonderful" write. Love it. I was drinking the coffee. I wish you would write more. Have a great/blessed day writing away....................

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/31/2022 2:11:00 PM

That’s so sweet, thanks Paula xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/31/2022 1:06:00 AM

Beautiful poem Mike - love these two lines ...'I worry that the world I've known, will fit no more like clothes outgrown'. I read and re-read this magnificent write, so cleverly, and with talent put together. Thoroughly enjoyed. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/31/2022 5:42:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer for your kind words xxoo

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/28/2022 7:00:00 PM

“Before the coffee tastes my lips To strengthen nimble fingertips I stumble to regain my mind With all the fervor I can find” I used to feel like this about coffee, but I found out it was giving me migraine headaches. I slowly got off caffeine and no more headaches. I do miss the scent. I drink herbal teas now which I love. When I got to your fourth stanza and nature bloomed it was a beautiful feeling. I loved your ending too Mike. Wonderfully written! Blessings xxoo

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/29/2022 7:20:00 PM

Glad you found what was giving you headaches Connie!! I used to have terrible ones as well . Then I learned about MSG, once I eliminated that, they went away too! Thanks as always, for your kind words xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/26/2022 7:31:00 PM

Isn't addiction wonderful?! I ought to know. Takes two cups for me now. Heh, heh. ~ Laughing all the way to the grave...

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/27/2022 4:46:00 AM

That's the best way to go GW! Thanks

Deb M

Date: 5/26/2022 6:08:00 AM

Mike I really relate to this incredible poem like many will. Our thoughts and fears can be daunting in the dark of night but when that morning light breaks through like you said…”you know it will be alright”. I feel exactly as you do but could never say it as beautifully as you have! Just lovely…..Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/26/2022 3:55:00 PM

Deb, your humility is only exceeded by your kindness! Thanks so much xxoo

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/25/2022 7:08:00 PM

I enjoy when all the world is asleep, as stars embrace the night and the moon shares its light. This is my favorite time. Peace surrounds me, so softly. Of course, as the sun smiles on the dew, my heart smiles too. This is beautiful, Mike. Happy Wednesday to you. :) Brandy

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/26/2022 5:01:00 AM

Thank you Brandy, Happy Wednesday xxoo

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/25/2022 10:12:00 AM

Mike, I love this poem. It is so beautifully-written with exquisite rhyming and the rhythm so flowing. I love your optimism. Your line "I worry that the world I've known Will fit no more like clothes outgrown" is exceptionally fine. I wish I had written it. I covet your ability to write like this. Marvelous! Have a wonderful week, my friend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/25/2022 6:02:00 PM

Milt, you are so kind and generous with your words! Thank you!!!

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/25/2022 9:50:00 AM

WoW! Mike, What a positive write you have penned. Your last two were likened to a ray of sun shine in my soul, for they encouraged me so. Thanks for sharing such a write. I’m adding this gem to my fav collection. Have a nice day:-) Alexis

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/25/2022 6:02:00 PM

Thanks so much Alexis xxoo