‘Shelf Life’

Mr. Coffee Mug! 
Mr. Coffee Mug. 
I don't need you. 
But you need me. 
To pick you up.
Every morning!

Don't worry,
I'll always be there until I'm not.
Straight up—
Fresh out the pot. 
No artificial sweetener. 
Waking up everyday is sweet as it is!

Mr. Coffee mug,
You need me.
To fill you up.
About halfway. 

Mug half full. 

You don't wake me up. 
You warm me up—there's a difference. 

It has to do with comfort.
Or something of that nature. 
Speaking of—
I hope you're comfortable on the shelf. 

I forgot to mention—
I bought you some company!
Damn right I did.
Sup Bowlman!

Neighbors make for good company.

You'll both be there until you're not. 
Mr. Coffee Mug and Bowlman,
You're all that I've got. 

Together, away from the strife. 
I think I might prefer the shelf life…
May we not break.

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