something more than coffee

A tribute to the writer Chris -- the one whose words and thoughts are all his own

An email.
A smile.
A perception.
He offered me
a taste.
Bitter coffee hot
with tears --
wars and dreams, loves lost
and wondered,
hearts held and pondered,
life as a calm breath
and a quiet whisper
listening ...
being in the moment
touching everything
and nothing
all at once.
reaching a flourish
of mind and
love and happiness
Wholeness --
of soul
Real.
        You.

Author's Note

once again tried to do justice to his style -- for Chris (captcha mythical)

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

this is just spooky... like really... you are quite the chameleon.... another well done tribute to a dear friend.. I am sure he has seen and loved it as well!... you big softie!! such a kind heart and beautiful soul you have ma'am....

[Lyn Anderson]

Aww, thanks so much. He says he liked it.:)

[AprilRN1210]

how could he not... you're more than welcome my sweet friend... :)

[s y e]

Chris is beyond amazing, love that guy... What a lovely review for him. :-)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. I was trying my best to capture his essence. However his writes are much more potent and usually longer, but I tried.

[s y e]

He is very unique. :-)

Sorry I've been MIA.

[Lyn Anderson]

Hey, some of us are lucky enough to have lives outside this place. It would be a shame if you were here all the time, you are much too young.:)

[s y e]

I used to, all the darn time but I was very poorly then and was in hospital, had nothing better to do. ;-) The cafe was like, "thank God she is gone..." haha

[Lyn Anderson]

I don't think so. You are loved here.

[s y e]

You say that because I am not on too much, ask Frieda, she had me 24/7 for 8 months. ;-) I think she was pulling her hair out, LOL.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Are you kidding me?! She's the proverbial mama bear with her cub. No hair pulling out there! We all love you, Noodlebum!

[s y e]

Ask her, me thinks my mama was like, God Sye, get well already, haha!!! I love you all too.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree.Chris is wonderful. Had been my friends for years. His words written with his vision and how he can write only. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry for Chris.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Glad you stopped by. I tried to capture both of you in my writes. Not the same, I cannot emulate your unique ways, but I can try and be me within your styles.

[Coyote Poetry]

Chris is a special. He make the words dance.

[Lyn Anderson]

You both are, in your own standout ways.:)

[NeiL ArandA]

This poem is about a friend who has great and positive influence in our life . Its a blessings to be surrounded by them .

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, and specifically for Chris, if, you have never had the pleasure of reading him, you should.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Those who stimulate our mind are the ones we need to keep in our life… what a great ode to a wonderful poet. He certainly has a style all his own.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes he does. Thank you.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are most welcome.

[Chris]

Great Captcha too...

Thank you KL... I'm honored.

Chris

[Lyn Anderson]

I am glad you liked.

[realmwriter]

Something more indeed and if coffee doesn't do it for you then this certainly will. I love this "wars and dreams" what an image, like life blooming from a fresh flower, death like a decaying, brittle, dried rose. I don't know that I have ever cried into my coffee but If I had suffered what, through him, you have, I think, just maybe that I might. None the less like the image it invokes. Cuddled up in a soft, warm, over-stuffed chair and he brings you a hot, bitter cup, but somehow he is smug about it, almost as if he wants to steal it back. but it reminds you of that which he has already taken, thus you begin to cry. I would still drink the coffee though, but that is the addict in me talking. Beautiful piece. It truly touched me to read this one.

[Lyn Anderson]

I am glad. Again, I tried to catch the essence of Chris's style and add my own taste. I hope he likes it. Read his stuff if you don't -- just "Chris" -- his writing is wonderful.

[realmwriter]

I will make an effort to read some of his works as I have not re paid the love he has shown me to read mine. Well not in some time anyway.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A flowing tribute that captures the essence of what you have drawn from your encounter with another writer.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I tried to capture the feel and the style of him -- I hope he likes it.

[Christopher Staab]

I was a fan intantly my friend. THis is great,

[Lyn Anderson]

Chris's writings are truly unique and wonderful. Stop by his page. Thank you.