"The place where God calls you is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." Frederick Buechner

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Poem: 'Ah, Coffee'

Despised and rejected in my youth
    As irritable and distasteful,
        Just a crutch of the old.

Engaged in my time of need
    A helpful friend, oft' embraced,
        That empowered me to be bold.

Now dearly loved as I creak and gray,
    This old, reliable friend,
        A steaming mug of black gold.

Ah, coffee, you ol' cup of joe.