About trying to kick the coffee habit, and the possible alternatives.

The Coffee Grip

I tried to kick
The coffee grip,
Because my heart
Began to skip,
Occasionally
I felt a pause,
Which made me wonder
About the cause.

Am I anxious
Should I worry,
Is my life, just
Too much hurry,
Is it age
Or lack of bravery,
After years of
Repressed slavery.

I talked it over
With my Doc,
I left his office
In a shock,
Because he offered
Fix-it schemes,
That echoed Doctor’s
Greatest dreams.

And then I couldn’t
Stay awake,
Each night at work
With lives at stake,
So, I embraced
The coffee bean,
Because all-in-all
It’s a healthier scheme.

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