Coffee cools
at a predictable rate
from the moment
it’s first placed
beside my bed
Way before
my befuddled brain
can command an arm
to find the smartphone
and check the time
sensitive lips
are able to say
how long it’s taking –
to struggle
from sleep
to morn
© Daniel Stephens, 2019
It’s perfect. Very clever and very true. Bravo.
Thanks, Luann!!