Clayton Moon of Thomaston, Georgia is our host today for the 26th day of VerseLove at http://www.ethicalela.com, inspiring us to write poems as cartographers capturing the essence of place through the five senses. You can read his full prompt here.
Sipping Home
come sit by me
on my front porch
first light rouses, groggy
from the dark of night
into the glorious morning skies
over rolling hills
winking at morning songbirds
praising their Maker
in the misty morning breeze
even as wildfires rage
come sit beside me
raise your coffee to your lips
take the lid off
breathe deeply
in /out/ in/ out
because just like any place
you must take it all in
to experience the rich flavor ~
hear its drip
taste its roasted bean
smell its trademark aroma
feel its piping warmth
see its dark awakenings
against the light of the eastern sky
come sit with me
let’s sip home
together
Common Threads 