Marshmellows In Hot Chocolate

Looking for answers in the wrong places

Into my dark mug I glare
Do I believe, what tea leaves heed
Like scrambled eggs on top of wheat
Merely remnants of... a beast I chose to eat

 

And still I stare
Once again there's no message here
Hidden, nor anywhere
I guess it's just what I choose to see

 

The solid facts which lie before me
Are that, I asked for rye
And more specifically over easy
Now, that’s the true conspiracy

 

And wait a darn minute!
That’s why the fates deny revelation
No leaves, no signs, nothing, but blank slates
White marshmallows in hot chocolate bobbing, mocking

Reviews

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

One of my favorite snacks. :) And hey, I didn't know such inspired you to write this poem filled with life's insights. All I can think of when there's food before me is food, food, food. :) Next time, I eat, I'll try to ponder upon the depths of human existence. ;)

[Michael G. Smith]

Yeah, wonder what'll see if I stare into pizza.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Lol. Tell me next time. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Like seeing Jesus in a grilled cheese sandwich, we look for answers in our breakfast treats... I like this, Mike -a unique take on this type of philosophy.

[Michael G. Smith]

After reading this again the other day the same thought came to me about people who find Jesus name in different things. That's weird you thought of it also.

[Rita L. Sev]

Great minds, thinking alike... :)

[Pryde Foltz]

I liked this slice of life slash philosophical write. I had a convo about tea reading with a friend not too long ago, interesting serendipity.

[Michael G. Smith]

Well was it good news? Thanks for reading.

[Pryde Foltz]

Isn't always.

[Emerald Seas]

Intriguing... I never would have thought of this type of topic - yet, you drew me in to continue reading and I found it very entertaining and possibly thought provoking. Nicely done.

[Michael G. Smith]

Thanks, who knows what mind is capable of coming up with?

[SyberRose]

Nicely done...I like rye too ha...now i'm in the mood for hot chocolate...enjoyed Mike...:)

[Michael G. Smith]

I love rye. Pastrami, swiss on dark rye with horseradish my favorite. Thanks Rose.

[Annette Bromley]

I think we eat breakfast at the same restaurant. This is a delightfully fun read. Very good poem, very well written.

[Michael G. Smith]

if it's IHOP but, prefer the wife's cooking over anything else. Thanks.

[Stacey Watts]

Very light hearted and fun poem. Sometimes we do look for meaning in obscure places other times the answers are right under our noses. Well done.

[Michael G. Smith]

right on the money. Thanks.

[Tate Morgan]

That was cute .I thought Id check out another poet today

[Michael G. Smith]

Well it's about time you made it over here, lol. Thanks Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Sorry that took so long

[Michael G. Smith]

I'm messing with you. I imagine you have thousands of read requests. I'm glad you got over here. Sorry I didn't offer you a glass of lemonade earlier. lol

[Tate Morgan]

Lol actually I'm headed up to Wisconsin today I haven't written anything in a while I don't turn out poems everyday I'm lucky to post one every few weeks now