In praise of tea and coffee,
three poems for you to enjoy, well I hope you enjoy them!
Firstly, if you are a regular reader, you will know that I do enjoy a cup of tea 😀
But I know many readers prefer coffee ...
“A Caffeinated Life” by Shel Silverstein
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I wake up in the morning,
With a cup of coffee in my hand,
I take a sip, I take a gulp,
And I’m ready to conquer the land.
Caffeine flows through my veins,
Gives me energy, gives me might,
I can do anything, I can go anywhere,
With this magic potion in sight.
... and this verse could perhaps be for either, what do you think?
“The Morning Brew” by Unknown
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The morning brew, the morning brew,
The first thing in the day,
The warm and comforting aroma,
And the taste that takes me away.
The morning brew, the morning brew,
The start of every day,
And all the troubles that I have,
Just seem to slip away.
Wishing all readers a happy day.
Did your day start with a hot beverage or something different?
All the best Jan
This is wonderful Jan! I smiled all the way through. My favorite tea will always be one done the British way, but I am enjoying green tea infused with ginger at the moment. It's lovely to sip on a chilly evening. All the best :)
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ReplyDeleteTea in the morning and coffee later in the day.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the poems.
Tina
I am a big water drinker, no coffee for me and the only tea I drink is Iced tea, in the winter time I do splurge on very cold eveings with some hot cocoa, that is the only thing I drink hot :)
ReplyDeleteThe first makes me wish I drank tea.... I still love the poem and also the others.
ReplyDelete...I'm not a fan of either!
ReplyDeleteI like Shel Silverstein!
ReplyDeleteCan you believe I don't drink coffee or tea? Except Chair tea, I like that!
Used to drink tons of tea, but now I drink only water and broth.
ReplyDeleteSmiling - and yes the last poem could fit either tea or coffee. If my dicey tummy allows it I start the day with chai. Otherwise it is water.
ReplyDeleteGood to read and bring a smile.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm off to make a cuppa for afternoon tea, Jan.
I do enjoy a coffee, but it's not the same as tea. Tea really is comforting and a panacea to all that ails us. Really enjoyed this post! Have a nice cup of tea, Debbie
ReplyDeleteA cup of cold milk first thing and then hot water with lime or lemon during the day.
ReplyDeleteShel Silverstein was a great song-writer.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Love the poems, coffee is a must for me.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day and a happy weekend!
I am enjoying decaf latte and green tea again
ReplyDeleteAWE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a delightful post dear Jan :)))
i so enjoyed praise to tea and coffee
i used to have lots of milk tea now due to health issues it has reduced to two and half cup a day hardly :(
still i love it
Nothing like a cuppa to take the edge off a day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the poems! I like tea in the afternoon and coffee with cream at breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI like both coffee and tea.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of The Java Jive by The Ink Spots. https://youtu.be/iP6IUqrFHjw?si=soHzg6FwuIn6OIbB
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful celebration of tea and coffee! I love how you've captured the joy these beverages bring to our mornings. The poems you've chosen really highlight the comfort and energy that come from a good cup, whether it’s tea or coffee.
ReplyDeleteShel Silverstein's “A Caffeinated Life” perfectly encapsulates the invigorating effect of coffee, while “The Morning Brew” speaks to the universal ritual of enjoying a warm drink at the start of the day. They both evoke such warmth and nostalgia!
As for me, I enjoy both tea and coffee, depending on my mood. Sometimes it's the calming embrace of tea, and other times it's the energizing kick of coffee. Today, I started with a cozy cup of tea—just the way I like to ease into the day!
Wishing you and all your readers a wonderful day filled with comfort and joy, whether it starts with tea, coffee, or something else entirely!
Don't like coffee but do drink tea.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely a tea drinker! And I agree with you that the last verse could be for either tea or coffee.
ReplyDeleteTea I can take or leave. Now coffee is a whole different story.
ReplyDeleteI start my day with a big mug of coffee. In fact, I'm one of those that go early to sleep because so much looking forward to the morning coffee. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are all fabulous Jan. And even though I'm not a coffee drinker, there is never a bad time for a cup of tea. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteI never drink coffee, and always drink tea. A hot cup in the morning is a great start to the day!
ReplyDeleteI need a cup of tea now, after reading this :)
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying a cup of tea as I write. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm mostly a coffee drinker but not very strong. Occasionally I will have tea as that is the preferred beverage of the family. Enjoyed reading all three poems.
ReplyDeletePara mi el café para el desayuno y a veces por la tarde. Besos.
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