Caper in The Coffee

Aardaerimus on Nov 6, 2009

A writer’s struggle with himself over the loss of an idea.

I had a great idea today,
so I thought I’d write it down;
But when I put my pen to paper
it was nowhere to be found.

Sitting here with coffee cup
pressed up against my lips,
I search my mug for my idea,
whilst pausing between sips.

I tipped my cup a little bit
and swirled it all around,
but all I found was my reflection
floating in the murky brown.

He looked at me and I looked back -
the cheeky little twerp!
I was certain that he took it,
so I quaffed him, with a slurp!

Satisfied, I crossed my arms.
I figured that’d show’m.
You cannot steal a man’s idea -
especially not his poem!

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Comments (3)

Katie Marie on Nov 9, 2009
Loved this! Great rhyme and rhythm and a very fun read.
Michele Cameron Drew on Sep 17, 2010
I love this, it’s so humorous and light, with great imagery and form… great work! =)

-M

PS… love the pic!
cafftee on Feb 2, 2011
I enjoyed that. Lovely light rhythm, but how frustrating it is when something is floating around in the head but you can’t shake it out! Been there

Hi there!