The gurgle and sputter of the spent stream
And the rich aroma, promising potency
Steal their way into my space, here in my writer's nook,
Heralding a cup full of black bliss.
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Just a few more lines! Finish the paragraph!
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My relentless mind pushes and prods.
Still heavy with sleep, my eyes blur the cascade of characters,
Though I know the words, my words,
The words that keep the wolves from the door.
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Bills to pay! Two more to write today!
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I deny myself the time for the trek,
All of twenty steps, twenty seconds of precious pause.
While you slumber, it's my time to toil.
The keys tick, trained to my touch.
~~
Air currents shift subtly. Nerves tingle under neck hairs.
The sweet scent of you dispels the drudgery.
Magically, the cup comes in to view.
Steam rises, warmth brushes my hand.
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Familiar arms drape over my stiff shoulders, clasping.
Your soft lips brush my neck, nuzzling
Their way to my ear, exhaling,
“Good Morning.”
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Wrapped in you, my world rights itself.
***
*** I think we all know who this one is for. ***
This was written for the Vocal Sensational Challenge, which prompts,
"Write a poem inspired by the five senses."
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About the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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Comments (23)
Ahhhh, I felt every word of this gloriously vivid romance! ☕️ I wake up excited every morning for that lil’ fling! 😂
I feel like I'm intruding on your morning in a voyeuristic way - wonderful 😁
daaaaaaaaaaayum this is good, Dana! What a picture you paint... thank you for this one. Amazing work!
It really is the little things. This is nice. Time for another cuppa!
Hi Dana~ As I sit here in my "Nook" with my steaming 'Black' Brew! Thank you, as always, for the pleasant aromas! - Vocal Authors Community - Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author
This was very nice...
Awww, this was so lovely!
Sensational sexy poem ,👌
So beautiful and romantic, I love that you wrote about the small things. They really are what matters. ❤️
Very nice. I’m off to pour some coffee now. 😅
Beautiful Dana- now get to work! 😁
Terrific, evocative, captures a slice of morning with a beautiful sparness of words💙Anneliese
Fabulous! You wrapped up a writer's morning very nicely!
"The best part of waking up...," may not be Folgers in your cup (I never learned to like coffee), but I still find the aroma intoxicating & I always did resonate with those commercials! And the way you shift from smell to the touch that brings the aroma to you, beautiful Loved it. Simply loved it.
From the coffee to the good morning this was great. Really good poem
The content combined with the structure lend themselves to making this so much more! There is a lasting impact in your presentation. A fantastic piece!
I am trying to get to bed but the coffee keeps me awake. Love this.
A lovely piece! I love how you played with sounds to achieve the desired effect.
Wonderful stuff! love the lil bits of commentary!
Hinging on the likelihood of a great morning buddy, I’m thinking, nice job 😊
Amazing job, Dana! I felt all the little tingles of the senses! 🤗❤️
Stay out of my head! ;)
I love the way you wrote this with the pauses and interrupting thoughts. I am the opposite. I’m a morning person, naturally waking up before the sun with no alarm clock. I need caffeine to stay awake past 9 pm.