Liquid Relief

The aroma that stirs our desires
A dark swirling heat that soothes
Giving us a moment of calm

Taken by itself it means so little
But ground into its essence
A liquid orgasm for our body and mind

Day or night we crave its embrace
A little sugar or none at all
Each has their own desire

In the Middle East they like it strong
Midnight black
Scalding hot

France prefers it sweet and light
Creaminess that coats the soul
Warmth for the bitter wind off the Seine

A pub in Dublin might give a taste
A special blend
With a Leprechauns kiss

Here in America we have our ways
A touch of this and a pinch of that
All to satisfy our inner wants

Before we break our fast
After a sumptuous meal
We delight in the embrace of it

It’s the common factor around the world
The tie that binds us all
Our secret elixir

Coffee…