Coffee, Brain in a cup

The first thing in the morning

Do not say a word

To me before my coffee

Has a chance to calm my nerves.

To get between me and that first cup

Is risking life and limb.

I'm not responsible for my actions

If it's still filled to the brim.

That first sip, hot and sweet

Flashes to my brain.

Sparking to all those neurons

The ones that keep me sane.

Now I can face the day

and the world is safe again

Until I feel that need

Pushing me again.

Keep it coming again and again.

An addiction I embrace.

I keep my brain in my cup.

So I'm not running in place.