I don't know exactly when I discovered The Writer's Almanac, Garrison Keillor's daily show that includes a poem and some highlights from that date in literary history, but it is a vital element in my morning routine. My mom listened to it when I was in college, as I remember her hushing me and running over the radio to turn up the volume one morning when I'd just gotten home for summer break after my freshman year. I started subscribing to the daily email version six or seven years ago, and now I read it before I settle down into my work for the day.
This morning, the poem was one written by Marge Piercy and is called In Praise of Joe. It is a lyrical devotion to the morning cup of coffee and contains delicious praise for coffee in all its forms. If you are a coffee lover, you may see yourself in her words. I know I do.
I love you hot
I love you iced and in a pinch
I will even consume you tepid.
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