Hands wrapped around curvature of morning mug, I sip vanilla coffee slowly, savoring heat that spreads in every direction, dislodges frozen thoughts, evokes memory.
Robust aroma rouses sleeper-car thoughts of yesterday’s journeys. I see steam: nostalgic remembrance, then the whistle, shrill sound that should have warned me of oncoming train.
More awake, I feel rumble of life’s locomotive moving across tracks imprinted deep in me, know I faced train-wreck tragedy only with hope to share cup of love with you.
Dawn, this is excellent. I love your usage of words here. Wonderful.
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on September 22, 2004
Love this write!
If a certain coffee company had seen my daughter and granddaughter the other day sniffing fresh coffee just opened I think they would have jobs for advertizing their coffee.
It really does "spread in every direction," doesn't it? Even though I don't drink coffee, I love to spend time in cafes. So I don't get that caffeine kick, but I dive into the atmosphere like anyone else.
Great images projected in these verses. I could feel the tranquility before that cup of coffee, the soothing movement of the train, and the oncoming emotional collision. Good job!
She never felt safe at home as a young girl, and didn't understand why when she finally escaped she wasn't safe in the big wide world either ...effectively jumping out of the frying pan into the fire!
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unique, poetic way.
Robust aroma rouses sleeper-car thoughts
of yesterday’s journeys
A true eye opener
Allen
awesome!
If a certain coffee company had seen my daughter and granddaughter the other day sniffing fresh coffee just opened I think they would have jobs for advertizing their coffee.
sueb
Carmen :-)
Don't fancy the oncoming train thoughh..lol
Peter
delightful cuppa joe you've served! may i have another serving?
as you can tell, i enjoyed this one--lovely verse and stimulating imagery--well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)
"Considerations over Coffee" is an inspiring message delivered throughtout its lines enriched with magnificent imagery.
I salute You, Sublime Poet!
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU