white foam and grey ash
on the brim of my tumbler
a plated mushroom head
with poppy seeded tundra
radioactive pine nuts
scattered over snack dish
an off-white triangle
its perforations kissed
lo, i drink to the health
of whomever killed him
by TETIANA ALEKSINA & TONY SINGLE
© All rights reserved 2023
unbolt me 
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Thought provoking and scary Tony.
I may never look at my coffee cup the same way again.💔
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It’s a good thing I never really took to coffee in the first place, otherwise I think I may have spoiled it for myself too. 😛
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😁😎
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So many deep meanings on this one. But I don’t mind trying one of those lattes especially on days when it’s needed
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They will certainly wake one up with a bang, that’s for sure! 😛
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😂😅
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Wow – this is deeply intense and frightening.
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We agree, Dolly. It’s very much been daily life for every Ukrainian since the beginning of the war.
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I know, and my heart goes out to them. I pray for their safety daily.
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Your poem, “nukes & lattes,” carries a profound and thought-provoking message within its brevity. The juxtaposition of the everyday imagery of a latte with the grim reality of nuclear destruction is both striking and haunting. It speaks to the way our mundane routines can coexist with the weight of significant world events, often in a state of detachment or indifference. Your words invite readers to reflect on the consequences of our actions and the indifference that can permeate society in the face of such profound issues. Powerful and evocative work. 📜☕🌌
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Alvin, we are delighted at your interpretation of our poem. This is certainly what we were getting at with it. Thank you so much for reading, and for your thoughtful comment!
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Um, er… no thanks, I’ll not have a cuppa, on second thoughts.
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Fair enough too! 😛
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This poem is so powerful. I’ve read it three times and it is amazing.
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You’re very kind, Kymber. Thank you so much! 🙏
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