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Caffeine at Dawn

RJ Tungsten·August 4, 2021

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Caffeine at Dawn

written by: RJ Tungsten

morning chill absorbed
ceramic mug produced heat
coffee steam inhaled
nasal passages opened
like a hit of smelling salts

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RJ Tungsten

RJ Tungsten lives in Charleston SC. He started writing Haiku and Senryu in January of 2020. He found that writing is a healthy outlet and way to deal with his anxiety. He enjoys taking beautiful pictures of the Charlston area and writing Haiku about them. You can find his works in Poets Unlimited magazine, Failed Haiku A Journal of English Senryu, Haiku for your Soul, and the Poetry Podcast and Journal.

Lauren Scott

Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

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