Caffeine

Venti with a double shot
It keeps the shakes away
for today

Bittersweet flavor,
husky and full
warm going down,
it gives my mouth
something to do
and my brain
something to think

At work a little early
No one is here
Papers to grade
Grades to record
Parents to tell . . .

Early
and there's time
Time -
to get the work done,
and to remember again -
it's quiet,
and I am lonely

That double shot will kick in
Give it a minute

It is quiet

Drink the coffee slowly