Morning Ritual
Iced coffee, three sugars.
Barista sees her coming,
Grabs a cup, ice, and pitcher of coffee.
Order is ready when
She reaches the counter.
There is no concern
That she’ll change her mind.
It’s been the same
For three years, even on
The occasional Saturday.
Creatures of habit
Are easy to satisfy
If attention is paid
To their Rituals.
