NaPoWriMo 2026 Day 1

Here’s April again so here comes NaPoWriMo. Not sure if I’ll be able to stay with longer form all month but let’s start with a sonnet.The NaPoWriMo site prompts to try a Tanka but this is a stretch for me so let’s go!
We all have priorities!

this morning the water drops cling
to the mug’s speckled sides, gently
curving, gently sitting, waiting
for the pour of coffee to start
more splashed water on the counter,
the kettle holds an inch or so
some of it glossy in the sink
and still steaming it swirls up
softening the kitchen edges
the cats attend their breakfast bowls
the first intoxicating notes
twined with grinding exercise
sound and scent blending with water
and finally all in one cup.