Zoka Blog

Just like drink sleeves and sugar shakers, poetry has been a fixture in coffee houses across the nation. Coffee is a lot like poetry. The subtle nuances balancing with high notes, swirling in rhythmic perfection - pure poetry. And poems and coffee are usually served with a heaping, helping of love.

April is National Poetry Month and so we asked our Facebook fans for haikus about coffee. We soon found out Zoka isn't the only one who could wax poetic about the brew. These peculating poets were kind enough to spill the beans on their innermost coffee thoughts.

Presenting....Zoka's Beanniks and their coffee haikus

Cream and sugar bye
The finest coffee is black
I sip and say "mmm"

Poet: Amanda Halm

Earl Grey, a touch     
Of milk, honey, cinnamon
Good morning taste buds

Poet: Emma Thesenvitz

Saturday morning coffee is made
Earthy dark rich island of spice
Eagerly I sip a cup

Poet: Ken Feighner

My cappuccino
Caffeinated power pack
Topped with perfect foam

Poet: Ingrid Hamberg

Oh the promising
Sound of the dosing lever
Clack clack clack clack clack

Poet: Zachary Stahl

Falling slowly is
Dark syrup from the slayer
For perfect crema

Poet: Brandon Weaver

Thank you, beanniks for your amazing words. We'd like to keep coffee haikus going long after National Poetry Month. Submit your haikus to zokablog@portent.com and we'll publish your coffee poem in an upcoming post. Or join us on Facebook for Coffee Haiku Friday.