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December 21, 2022 · 1:47 pm

COLD BREW

I understand the pleasure of cold brew, now.

The stainless steel bowl

of coffee grounds steeping in filtered cold water

calms my soul.

I brew a drink which sends distaste reeling

having placed my anger amid the grounds.

All harsh thoughts and bitter feelings

now steep for two days

washing all bitterness away.

I finally drink the gentled drink.

The wait has given me time to think.

I understand cold brew better, now.

I stir the cup of coffee at hand,

its green beans browned then steeped

in water boiled until its heat released

the scent and taste of Nature’s plan

enacted on hillsides in far-away lands.

How many hands labored unfavored

to tend the plants grown to full height?

How many hands delivered my day from dark night?

I sip and I savor their tender labor’s delight.

With a wink and a nod I applaud such dear friends

I shall never meet except through the comfort they send

in each sip, and the warmth of the cup in my hands.

I raise up my cup and salute with this love letter

those who make mornings so much better.

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