The bitter scent of roasted bean,
The quietest and darkest scene.
The world is still asleep in bed,
While thoughts are racing in my head.
A single lamp begins to glow,
The passing time is sweet and slow.
A ritual of warmth and grace,
To start the daily human race.
John is a contemporary poet based in the Pacific Northwest. His work heavily explores the melancholic beauty of rain-soaked streets, the aroma of morning coffee, and the profound silence of early dawn. He draws inspiration...