Liquid Ambrosia of My Life (poem) by Felix LeRoy Perry on AuthorsDen

Liquid Ambrosia of My Life
by Felix LeRoy Perry → (All Poetry by Felix LeRoy Perry)
Rated "G" by the Author.

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I love coffee...
*It was my first drink of adult hood* *When I first went to High school* *We�d sit around the caf�* *Like cigarettes�oh so cool* *It was the way I got through cramming* *History and science trance* *When the teacher was a droner* *But could kill with just a glance* *The drink that sent me off to work* *So through hangover eyes I�d see* *It was spiced with a little black rum* *When I could get it legally* *I drank a gallon before my baby came* *Likewise my granddaughters too* *I couldn�t miss a single minute* *It�s just what parents do* *When I kept my parents dying vigils* *The nurses kindly kept my cup refilled* *It gave me false strength and comfort* *And they forgave the ones I spilled* *It was the companion to my pen* *Now my computer shares it�s space* *Many a tale and poetry were written* *On a caffeine quickened pace* *The doctor forced me into creamless decaf* *Said my heart couldn�t take the strain* *Now diabetes stole the sugar from it* *God things will never be the same* *Just a minute�hold it a sec* *hmmmmnn that�s really not that bad* *I guess I can live with my coffee black* *No need to feel so sad.*

Reviewed by karen beecher (Reader)

Reviewed on February 6, 2005

Can't think what my day would be like without a cup of black coffee to begin it with. And maybe a cup of decaf to end the day with.
It has helped me through many a night sitting in hospitals as well. My first cup in the morning I will raise it in salute to you. Karen

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on February 5, 2005

Felix, I never write a single word without having my coffee in my reach.
..a touch of cream only for me..
for years I woke with a Dr. Pepper in my hand, but now I know how many years I wasted when the good stuff was only made for visitors.
Maybe some day we can get together and share a cup!

Lisa

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on February 4, 2005

i've been drinking black coffee for years now ... actually, it's good for you in moderation ... decaf is the way to go in your circumstance ... eventually you won't know the difference ...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Thank God for small blessings that really are not so small, Felix. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

hahah love coffee too i drink it cold
enjoyed

Reviewed by Carrie Deveney

excellent poem...gotta love caffeine. i wish myself i could still drink it...very original and fresh. :)

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

An excellent tribute to one of life's constant and faithful uppers! You have brought its "innocent" impact home to me with this touching insight into its everyday application and appeal. You have enshrined it in a very real and touching way here, Felix, as indeed you have with the insights into your personal life. TY for sharing, as they say!! ... Another cup?! Coffee by any other name would taste as sweet...!! TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

i drink coffee black or with some chickory in it; but i am really not that much of a coffee drinker. i prefer water or the soft drinks myself! great write, felix!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Sue Hess

i am hooked on panera's coffee, have to have a cup to wake up each morning but luckily there is a coffee shop across the street from my house

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Well I always liked my coffee black but on occasion put cream in it. You can however get equal or another sweetener. Sweet and Low leaves too much of an after taste.

Reviewed by M. B. (Reader)

*Liquid* cuts to the quick. There's no doubt about it. You are a very couragous man to share your pain so eloquently. I applaud you. :)

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Sorry posted this to short story first by mistake for those who may have read it already in there.