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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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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.................... Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 5/25/2022 6:02:00 PM Thanks so much Alexis xxoo

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/25/2022 8:44:00 AM How active those demons are before dawn Mike, then the sunrise comes and they quickly fade away. Tom Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 5/25/2022 6:01:00 PM I can always count on the dawn! Thanks Tom!

Jenna Logan Date: 5/25/2022 6:49:00 AM My favorite time of day, when darkness turns to light and worries seem less of a burden. Good write, Mike. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 5/25/2022 6:01:00 PM Me too, thanks Jenna xxoo

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/25/2022 5:32:00 AM I like the positive turn in the last two stanzas Mike. Well crafted, as always. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 5/25/2022 5:59:00 PM Thanks Vijay!!!