O Brewing Cup! Thou dost renew

mine spirits wavering.

Cheers for Caffeine – Thou art so true

to mine heart quavering.

When Thou art ever by my side

amid the frosty morn,

my skepticism is belied

and faith in Thee reborn!

O Mocha Hot, and ever rich

O Latte, smooth and mild.

Columbian! Good for a switch –

and House Blend can beguile.

O Happy Brew! My heart doth leap

and jitt’ring hands ensue

when virtues of your cup I reap,

my spirits you renew.

Tea, that Herbal Blend, I scorn:

it hath no power here.

But smell the sweetness of the morn

when Coffee doth be near!

– 2004