No One Gets Seconds For Breakfast

I am the gritty coffee grounds at the bottom of your 7am cup.

The dirty residue that begs you to drink more and swallow without looking.

The dark bits that destroy your favorite wake up.

I am the sticky syrup settling on your empty plate of pancakes.

That drippy sweetness that fills you so fast, you always overestimate your belly.

The wetness you'll have to scrub when you come home.

I am your messiness.

I am your most important meal.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Very nice use of words. I liked how you led to the very good ending.
"I am your messiness.
I am your most important meal."
The poem made me want to know more. Thank you for sharing your outstanding poetry.
Coyote

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if it weren't for the grounds there would be no coffee and without the sticky syrup those pancakes would be pretty bland... love how this is written from breakfast's point of view...a unique piece giving us lots to chew on :)

[Cat]

Thank you for the insights! I'm glad you enjoyed :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"i am your messiness"

and yet, your need.

i love the attitude of this as well as the incredible metaphors...

i like how the speaker talks about being the nitty gritty rather than the usual beautiful.
we need that dark side too.

j.

[Cat]

Thank you for noticing! I really appreciate the review.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i more than notice...i like your writing.

j.

[terry smith]

I liked this!! and I would help you do the dishes.

[Cat]

Hahah! Thank you :)

[Joshua Carl Cruz]

dregs are the burnt remains of coffee at the end of a pot. just thought you should know this. funny stuff

[marcus]

This is great! Really original, interesting. Loved it!

[Cat]

Thank you!

[PaleWriter]

~ I hear a smile in your voice as I read this. A woman can touch the heart of a man in similar ways as you've depicted here. The fifth line gets me the most. I've often overestimated and can see the relationships and comparisons you've created here. You're very good Cat. I enjoyed. ~

[Cat]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you could get something out of it.

[PaleWriter]

Oh, by the way, welcome to WC. :) If you need anything I'm here.

[Cat]

I appreciate it :)

[JustinCorrigible]

Good sauce, I like the cynicism of facing the cleanup vs. enjoying the satisfaction of a hearty breakfast.

Bonus points because it made me hungry too.

[Cat]

Thank you for noticing that! It's a struggle but it's almost worth it.. haha