Coffee and Fortune Cookies

by Rusheena   Jan 3, 2013


As I sip the same cup of coffee I've had since this morning,
I dream of the clouds departing soon,
And though the forecast is cloudy and bleak,
I bask in the imaginary sun of the afternoon.

As I crumble up fake fortune and
crunch the cookie between my stained teeth,
I slowly begin to wonder about lucky numbers.
Is it just a bunch of superstition and printed up words,
or are there really fortunes out yonder?
Yes, it is and no, there isn't

The steam from my mug fills my lungs
And I take a slow sip of hot nerves and smile,
with the savory taste of too much sugar
and cream lingering on my tongue.

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  • 11 years ago

    by myonlymoon

    I really loved this piece, it took me to my job actually- where, although, i don't drink coffee- i often sip of hot choocolate and let my mind wander itself. This piece touched a certain level with me, and by finish I felt comforted and at ease. I really enjoyed reading this. Fantastic job!

  • 11 years ago

    by Khalid M Darwish

    I loved the begining of each stanza, so powerful. I like the expression of "stained teeth" it's very funny.
    This is really great poem. 5/5

    • 11 years ago

      by Rusheena

      Haha, thanks! Glad you liked it!

  • 11 years ago

    by The Poet Behind The Poems

    I liked this piece , really well written
    I agree it is diffrent but very nicely done

    Well done

  • 11 years ago

    by Mohan

    Very different poem,
    I realy enjoyed this.

    • 11 years ago

      by Rusheena

      Thanks! I didn't really know where I was going with this one, so I put it on the shelf for over a year and finally decided to finish it. Glad you liked it. :)

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