He thinks he’s set for the night,

A full coffee cup’s in sight…

Restorative made

As anti-sleep aid,

Four espresso shots—just about right!

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Five creamers barely color,

This medical something-or-other…

Coffee lukewarm

Does him no harm,

The caffeine makes it worth the bother.

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A spoon in the peanut butter,

He wouldn’t risk near his mother…

This “free protein”

Since childhood has been,

Applied in one form or another!

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–Jonathan Caswell