December 23, 2021 · 2:08 pm
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One More Mouthful – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

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“I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.” T.S. Eliot

One More Mouthful

As I stare into the dregs
I suddenly realise that I 
never liked Winston,
all his blather about coffee,
not delivering taste riled me.

I stare at my empty cup and
desire one more mouthful,
the smell tantalises but the 
flavour seduces me completely.

I touch the rim and feel the 
strength of the residue,
a drink not to be forsaken for
the lighter pleasures whose 
flavour never lingers.


Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon
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30 responses to “One More Mouthful – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  1. blindzanygirl
    December 23, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    Yesss!

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  4. datta
    December 23, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    Very well described!🧑

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  5. rugby843
    December 23, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    I didn’t think you liked coffee, but I’m easily confused😂. As I’m reading this post enjoying an English toffee latte. I tried to go to tea as a hot drink but nope☺️🤷🏼‍♀️

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  7. kenyanito biko
    December 23, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Yes, add me more. ☕ ☕ ❤

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  9. LuAnne Holder
    December 23, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    What a grounded (no pun intended!) poem full of mindful details.

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  10. Patricia
    December 24, 2021 at 2:44 am

    I think coffee is okay…that’s all just okay. I know that is shocking to coffee lovers.

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  12. Charis Counselling
    December 27, 2021 at 9:03 am

    Yes I totally agree but in the days when i wasn’t a coffee drinker I didn’t understand to fuss but now I do – you once again have put it so well in your creative words

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  13. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
    December 27, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    Although I don’t care for coffee, I like this lovely poem, Paul. Oddly, I do like the aroma of coffee! 🙂

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