Morning Coffee

Lively birds twittering and celebrating dawn
Our faithful sun has risen, a new day is born.

My ever grateful heart will never want for much,
except a cup of coffee to add that perfect touch.

Smell of grounded beans, luscious and intense,
wafting through my kitchen, arousing every sense.

If I happen to endure a twitchy, restless night,
I crave nothing more than a strong flat white.

My humble coffee maker never lets me down
when energy's depleted from dancing on the town.

Now, some prefer it chilled or maybe extra hot
and those lacking vigour will want a double shot.

Brewed justly neat for folks who like it black
or Macchiato, dash of foam if you’d rather that.

Frothy Cappuccino with chocolate on top
or smooth blended Latte savouring every drop.

I’m thankful for the coffee from the Arabica tree
and understand entirely, if it's not your cup of tea.

Drinking Tea

It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor

Tea is a beverage enjoyed by all.

Savour the taste and sip away

You may like herbal or prefer Earl Grey.

In a cup and saucer or mug if you like

Fill your thermos and go for a hike.

One cup of tea from the minute you rise 

Will have you happy, alert and wise.

Julie Annette

Drink your tea slowly and reverently,

as if it is the axis on which the world

Earth revolves – slowly, evenly, without

rushing toward the future.

Live the actual moment.

Only this moment is life.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Vietnamese Monk