The coffee stirred
anti-clockwise twice
swallows the grease
of an un-washed mug
only to surface
once again
as the whirlpool dies

Sipped,
it’s the morning
listlessly stirring

—Published 18th of December

About Daniel Cartwright-Chaouki

Daniel Cartwright-Chaouki is a professional gardener from Birmingham, England. His poetry is informed by a range of themes and ideas but, in particular, focuses on the intersection between people, plants and landscape. His work has previously been published in Brand Magazine.