COFFEE
by John T. Baker
In my addictionary,
The one that’s best for me
Is coffee, blessed coffee -
It bolsters my esprit.

I love that rich aroma,
I crave that hot caffeine;
It makes this life much brighter,
My problems more routine.

It's great up in the mountains,
It's wonderful at sea,
It lifts me by my bootstraps
Wherever I may be.

There's nothing wrong with brandy -
That's dandy apres-ski -
And sometimes I am tempted
To sip a spot of tea,

But coffee gets me going,
Fires up my energy;
It starts the juices stirring
Like liquid TNT.

If I can't find Hereafter
A decent cup of Joe,
I just might exit Heaven
And try my luck Below.