Remember, Safety First!

Without coffee my brain’s on five-second delay:

I see your lips moving, then hear what you say.

The mind is still dark, the shades are still drawn,

it’s best sipped in quiet so don’t make a sound.

And should you have something that you must convey?

Remember my brain’s on five-second delay—

speak softly and slowly so I understand,

or you’ll pay with retort or a sharp reprimand.

You think that it’s funny, this look on my face?

Before I’ve had caffeine, I’m really half-crazed!

While the brain may be set on five-second delay,

I’ll still plot your demise and how you’ll repay.

The first cup went down with barely a blink;

the second more slowly, I’m starting to think.

The clouds are dispersing, so you’ll be okay… 

without coffee my brain’s on five-second delay!

©Ginny Brannan 2020

Ah Coffee, nectar of the gods!!

#25 NaPoWriMo 2020