HOT WATER

Hot Water steeped over dried aroma

A renewing brew that heals the broken

sipped over bouts of contemplation

spreading its natural goodness

Hot water poured over browned seed

Ground to a powder drowned in essence

Burning midnight, awaking the senses

Keen awareness in every cup

Hot water blended with extract of grape

Fermented, Cinnamon scented, liquid gold

Curing the febrile with a recipe old

Searing the tongue with its sweetness

Hot water infused over medicinal herbs

An ancient yield as old as the Earth

Numbing the ache and offering rebirth

to limbs and muscles worked up

Hot water soaked anytime of the day

Be it tub or shower, jacuzzi or bucket

Soothes the strain and helps to forget

The weakness of the exhausted spirit