Morning Brew

...the chaos of morning

Morning Brew

 

 

 

Wide  awake ,

to splash warm water

in my face

to stumble upon

three cats in the hall,

to find a body

warm and small

curled up within

a fetal position

sound asleep,

oblivious to

the smell of coffee

that warms my face

and puts me in

a complaisant mood, 

to catch the garbage men in time

to pack the lunches

and iron the clothes

and wipe the nose

that’s running, still.

 

Morning brew,

i need a few

cups of coffee before noon,

cartoons blaring on the tv

crumbs all scattered

on the floor,

baby’s crying  

reminding me

i’m not single, anymore.

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Alexa Apothic Red]

Quick typo correction: “complacent”

But yes, this so well encapsulates the chaos of the morning routine with little ones everywhere-I completely relate.. and that morning coffee is so heavenly when this is the battle that awaits you come every morning. I don’t know about you, but I am quiet and can be a completely dismal non-morning person until I’ve had my pharmaceutical doses of caffeine.. I enjoyed this anthem to the complacent simple chaos of motherhood!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I wholeheartedly agree. I'd be lost without that jolt in my morning, and I know many who feel the same...especially with taking care of kids. Something has to help me keep with them! Lol, Many thanks, girl! ...that's two sugars and cream, how about you?

[Alexa Apothic Red]

It depends on how strong the coffee is and how big the cup! Lately I’ve been doing 3-4 sugars and cream if it’s strong, and less if it’s a medium or light roast. I was raised on tea and then merged to lattes and the like, so I am a lightweight on the coffee!

And tomorrow morning I’ll be imagining us sharing our massive amounts of caffeine together!

[Pete]

remember those days all too well. i love the way you have captured it here. straight-up caffeinated write boosting my spirit this morning. great one to start my day Kelly!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thanks, Pete. So, how much snow did you get?

[Pete]

about to start soon. half a foot expected where i am.

[Davidgeo]

Sounds chaotic but you know you love it.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Wouldn't trade it for anything! ...thanks, John!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I have switched to drinking tea....my life has become almost silent.lol I am glad to be back and hearing your serene words again.

[Kelly Scheppers]

How good it is to see you, Eve! I have missed you.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Ive missed you too! Been ill since Halloween, no umph, but better now:P

[Robin Saxon]

The joys of parenthood wrapped up in a tidy little bundle. Loved the ending, reality kicking in.

[Kelly Scheppers]

A mighty hard reality! Lol, thank you, Robin!

[Pash]

Sometimes coffee can be the one thing to calm the chaos that comes with everyday life.
Especially when your Mom and you never really get the day off. I enjoyed the realness of this poem and the overall theme.
Thanks for sharing.
DB

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thanks for the review, David. It's always good to see a new face around here!

[DIVYA]

The morning rush, so well pictured here, is indeed a time that reminds us of our priorities and the fact that there are other things that must take precedence over ourselves. Frankly, sometimes its a pleasure, sometimes a pain. I love my kids though. Another great poem from you, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's a hard job being a parent, but its the best one you'll ever have! Thank you, Divya. Many blessings!

[DIVYA]

You are welcome Kelly. It is a pleasure 🌸

[lightsong]

Hhhhha! dear You! lucky right now it's morning here, drinking my coffee in my room where there is no one but birds outside and one knocking at my window... ahh! yes, I understand all Your words, because it's pretty much like drinking the coffee around my little niece and nephew! my sister plays a good runner after the little monkey "my nephew"... such great energy they are!

Thank You, for the big smile this morning!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your morning is my night, but oh how I would love a cup of coffee right now! Thank you, my sweet friend and have a wonderful day!

[sette]

motherhood changes all that but i can't imagine not being a mother amidst the challenges, there is still the happiness seeing your child/children grow

[Kelly Scheppers]

I run a small daycare from my home, so I am always amazed. Children are such a gift! Thank you for your kind words!

[sette]

you are very much welcome

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love this, especially the ending...it takes all of that to have the speaker suddenly realize she is not single anymore...
witty poem with a great beat.
j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I know, I know...Lol, welcome to my world! ; )