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Friday, 18 October 2024

In Praise Of Tea And Coffee !

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
seen here

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
seen here

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

31 comments:

DeniseinVA said...

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 :)

Anonymous said...

These are fun! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Tea in the morning and coffee later in the day.
I enjoyed the poems.

Tina

Conniecrafter said...

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 :)

Rose said...

The first makes me wish I drank tea.... I still love the poem and also the others.

Tom said...

...I'm not a fan of either!

Mari said...

I like Shel Silverstein!
Can you believe I don't drink coffee or tea? Except Chair tea, I like that!

Angie's Recipes said...

Used to drink tons of tea, but now I drink only water and broth.

Elephant's Child said...

Smiling - 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.

Margaret D said...

Good to read and bring a smile.
Now I'm off to make a cuppa for afternoon tea, Jan.

Rustic Pumpkin said...

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

jabblog said...

A cup of cold milk first thing and then hot water with lime or lemon during the day.

Victor S E Moubarak said...

Shel Silverstein was a great song-writer.

God bless.

eileeninmd said...

Love the poems, coffee is a must for me.
Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!

roentare said...

I am enjoying decaf latte and green tea again

baili said...

AWE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what 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

CJ Kennedy said...

Nothing like a cuppa to take the edge off a day.

Giorgio said...

Thanks for sharing the poems! I like tea in the afternoon and coffee with cream at breakfast.

Mary Kirkland said...

I like both coffee and tea.

Lori Miller said...

This reminds me of The Java Jive by The Ink Spots. https://youtu.be/iP6IUqrFHjw?si=soHzg6FwuIn6OIbB

MELODY JACOB said...

What 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.

Shel 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!

HappyK said...

Don't like coffee but do drink tea.

Dianna said...

I'm definitely a tea drinker! And I agree with you that the last verse could be for either tea or coffee.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Tea I can take or leave. Now coffee is a whole different story.

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

I 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. :)

My name is Erika. said...

These 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.

Lorrie said...

I never drink coffee, and always drink tea. A hot cup in the morning is a great start to the day!

Jules said...

I need a cup of tea now, after reading this :)

Bill said...

I'm enjoying a cup of tea as I write. :)

Back2OurSmallCorner said...

I'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.

Teresa said...

Para mi el café para el desayuno y a veces por la tarde. Besos.