Heaven Sensed

Summary

"Heaven Sensed" is a poetic reflection on the sensory experience of coffee, authored by Denise G, an empath who channels her emotions into creative outlets such as writing, photography, and painting.

Abstract

The poem "Heaven Sensed" captures the essence of coffee through a vivid sensory journey. It begins with the tactile and auditory pleasure of tamping coffee grounds, progressing to the olfactory awakening as the coffee is brewed to perfection, crowned with a rich crema. The visual delight of the pour is matched by the taste of the beverage, described as a harmonious blend of yin and yang, culminating in a divine experience. Denise G, the author, shares her personal connection to writing, revealing that it serves as an emotional outlet and a means of achieving balance. Alongside her passion for writing, she is also a photographer and a recent painter, embracing her life transition as a period of renaissance. She invites readers to explore more of her work on her personal blog, "Www.notafulldeck.com".

Opinions

The author perceives the process of making coffee as an art form, appreciating the precision and skill involved.
Coffee is portrayed as a multisensory experience that evokes memories and emotions, transcending the mere act of consumption.
The poem suggests that the perfect cup of coffee can be a spiritual or transcendent experience, described as "heaven sensed."
Writing is presented as a cathartic process for the author, a way to process and release emotions, both personal and those absorbed from others.
The author identifies as an "emotional sponge," indicating a deep empathy and sensitivity to the feelings of those around her.
Denise G views her current life stage as a time of creative rebirth, where she is exploring new avenues of self-expression such as painting.
She values creativity as a means of finding balance and release in her life.

A poem on the senses of coffee

photo by author

The sound of tamping fine dark grounds The aromatics cleanse my olfactory Memories are stirred Locked in place Grace under pressure Pulled to perfection Rich sepia tones of crema The hissing of steam Alabaster creamy sweetness Artistry in the pour Photo worthy I breathe in the blended aroma of yin and the yang Then lips to rim Velvet and silk envelope my mouth My would be choice of apéritif* at the threshold of the gates. This can only be heaven sensed.

Denise G

*Word of origin for apéritif, from French, from Medieval Latin aperitīvus, from Latin aperīre to open

A Short Bio

An empath with newly discovered passion for writing. I find writing helps me release emotions that I carry, sometimes they are not even my own emotions, an emotional sponge so to speak. Creativity is where I find balance and release. I’m a long time photographer, mostly nature and travel photography and have recently started painting as well. I am in my renaissance, metamorphic stage or mother to crone transition in life.

I have a personal blog which contains some of my writing and photography.