a poem in my pocket

even though i am a tea drinker
(hot chai latte with almond milk)
i steep in the coffee shop buzz

find cozy caffeinated corner
(to watch the stir of people)
put on thinking cappuccino

plug into online prompts, sip
(from ceramic cup with saucer)
inner warmth, let ideas percolate

to brew words, steamed and frothy
(experiment with flavored forms)
to write poetry is shot of espresso

if readers comment on my blog?
(poem drinkers who take the time)
kind appreciation means a latte!

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Inspired by L.L. Barkat’s “coffee shop” poetry post at Tweetspeak…