The bitter sweet steaming hot beverage that calls out to you every morning
That enables you to begrudgingly get out of bed
That smells strongly, and leaves a distinct taste lingering in your mouth
That with one sip makes you jittery and bright-eyed
That entices people, and brings us together
All waiting, joyfully, for our daily dose

The drink that makes you cringe as a child
With a taste so ghastly, you swear you’ll never partake in the morning trend
The drink that perseveres and patiently awaits
As days and years pass by, and lists grow longer
Responsibilities increase  
And finally you succumb
Reaching for a cup
Satisfied