Monday, April 27, 2020

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

1 comment:

Thank you for reading my poetry and sharing your thoughts.