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A Cup of Coffee

September 4, 2011
By Steph0804 GOLD, Seoul, Other
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"Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog: you understand it better, but the frog dies in the process." -E.B. White

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Little ripples of white cream
as I blow across the surface
bubbles, floating outward
toward the inside of the cup
popping on contact.

In my mind
the bubbles
mold into little tiny ships
in a little tiny sea
exploring the boundaries
of their little tiny world,

And crashing into the walls that surround them.

© Natalie C.,San Bernadino, CA

The author's comments:
This is actually a nonsensical piece that began when my imagination got out of hand. It doesn't really have a set meaning.
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BluBliss GOLD said...
on Nov. 4 2011 at 2:03 pm
BluBliss GOLD, New York, New York
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I like the literal meaning of coffee and then teh imagination's view of coffee in this. heh heh...it's a fun poem.
TheGirlWhoDancesWithSnowflakes SILVER said...
on Oct. 9 2011 at 4:31 pm
TheGirlWhoDancesWithSnowflakes SILVER, Sunnyvale, Texas
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This is a strange, yet interesting way to look at a cup of coffee. I'm looking at my Starbucks coffee with a new perspective now. :) Good job.
RyanTyler PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 4 2011 at 10:34 am
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Wow, now I want to drink a cup of coffee and I don't even like coffe.
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Oct. 2 2011 at 7:15 pm
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Wow, this is excellent!  I really enjoy the simplicity of it in the beginning, then the twist at the end.  Great work; I have no criticism!
ItsAshMal SILVER said...
on Oct. 2 2011 at 12:48 pm
ItsAshMal SILVER, Guilford, Connecticut
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This is gorgeous. I love the imagery and simplicity of it. It's so interesting ot look inside people's heads. The twist at the end was also lovely & unexpected. 
GreyGirl ELITE said...
on Sep. 16 2011 at 11:18 pm
GreyGirl ELITE, Pohang,Kyungbuk, Other
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I love how you take something simple and transform it into something meaningful. It shows we can find greater insight anywhere in the world if we only look
Steph0804 GOLD said...
on Sep. 16 2011 at 7:46 am
Steph0804 GOLD, Seoul, Other
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Thank you. You have no idea how relieved I am...
Saphirra BRONZE said...
on Sep. 16 2011 at 6:54 am
Saphirra BRONZE, Auburn, Pennsylvania
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It's alright, I forgive you.  I know you trying to help :D 
Steph0804 GOLD said...
on Sep. 16 2011 at 2:09 am
Steph0804 GOLD, Seoul, Other
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&quot;Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog: you understand it better, but the frog dies in the process.&quot; -E.B. White

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Thank you for the compliment!

And sorry for my harsh comment on your piece (Peter Pan from a New Perspective). I feel really bad because you gave me compliments, and in return I said your writing is bad. 

Saphirra BRONZE said...
on Sep. 15 2011 at 11:33 am
Saphirra BRONZE, Auburn, Pennsylvania
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Coolio! It's really original and I love the descriptions! Really great job! :D Keep it up! :D
Steph0804 GOLD said...
on Sep. 15 2011 at 8:35 am
Steph0804 GOLD, Seoul, Other
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&quot;Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog: you understand it better, but the frog dies in the process.&quot; -E.B. White

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Thank you for the compliment! And yes, I do think it is sort of blunt... thanks for the criticism as well!
Thief_of_your_heart SILVER said...
on Sep. 15 2011 at 8:20 am
Thief_of_your_heart SILVER, Knox, Tennessee
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live long and rock on!

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I have never heard of some one describe coffee in this way before. Although it's alittle blunt it was great!

Good job! :}