Sweet music
Like fine vapours rise
Mix and mingle
with the enticing aroma of coffee
Her voice
Is like the smell of coffee
Soft
And uniquely alluring
Solemn sounds
Like silk strands
Beneath breeze
Sprawling through my solitude
Carrot cakes
munched
Dissolve within
Into the inner chambers
Jazzy tunes
Cappucino scents
And surfaces that speak
The silence of my experience
Coffee cafe
Refined memories born
Define the timelessness
Of my presence here
Poem scribbled on a serviette at a café on Sanusi Fafunwa, whilst sipping Cappuccino and listening to Sade Adu and other jazzy flavours.
Ifeanyichukwu Avajah
Ifeanyi is a poet, artist and chartered chemical engineer. He has had several poems published in various anthologies: Night or Drift in Volcano of Voices; Sketch of Tomorrow (a prophetic poem written few days before the massacre at OAU) in Passport to the Future; Transit of the Martyr was also published in For Ken for Nigeria, Scattered Patches in Confluence; Message to Mama in Onomoresua, among others. Fragmentsis Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s first published collection of poetry. His second work Collage: Poems and Painting would soon be available to the public. He is currently working on a third collection, Revolt of the Elements. He is also the co-founder of Teambooktu.com.
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Balogun Emmanuel
240102103
Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s “Coffee Café” is an exciting poem that captures the sensory experience of being in a café, from the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee to the soothing sounds of jazz music,evoking a sense of relaxation and contemplation.
One of the most striking aspects of the poem is its use of sensory details. The poet’s descriptions of the “sweet smell of coffee,” “aroma of coffee,” and “cappuccino scents” effectively immerse the reader in the café atmosphere, while the mentions of “sweet music,” “solemn sounds,” and “jazzy tunes” create a sense of auditory delight. The inclusion of “carrot cakes munched” adds a tactile and gustatory element to the poem, further enhancing its sensory richness.
The poem also makes intriguing metaphorical connections, such as comparing her voice to the smell of coffee, suggesting a warm and inviting quality. The description of solemn sounds as “silk strands beneath breeze” implies a soft and soothing quality, adding depth and richness to the poem.
Furthermore, the poem touches on the theme of solitude, with the speaker finding comfort in the quiet moments spent in the café. The line “sprawling through my solitude” suggests a sense of relaxation and contemplation, highlighting the café as a refuge from the stresses of everyday life.
The final lines of the poem, “Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here,” suggest that the café is a place where meaningful experiences and connections are made, transcending time. This theme is beautifully captured in the poem, emphasizing the importance of savoring moments of solitude and connection.
Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s “Coffee Café” is an exciting poem that captures the sensory experience of being in a café, from the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee to the soothing sounds of jazz music,evoking a sense of relaxation and contemplation.
One interesting aspect of the poem is its use of sensory details. The poet’s descriptions of the “sweet smell of coffee,” “aroma of coffee,” and “cappuccino scents” effectively engage the reader in the café atmosphere, while the mentions of “sweet music,” “solemn sounds,” and “jazzy tunes” create a sense of auditory delight.
The poem also makes a captivating metaphorical connections, such as comparing her voice to the smell of coffee, suggesting a warm and inviting quality. The description of solemn sounds as “silk strands beneath breeze” implies a soft and soothing quality, adding depth and richness to the poem.
Furthermore, the poem touches on the theme of solitude, with the speaker finding comfort in the quiet moments spent in the café. The line “sprawling through my solitude” suggests a sense of relaxation and contemplation, highlighting the café as a refuge from the stresses of everyday life.
The last lines of the poem, “Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here,” suggest that the café is a place where meaningful experiences and connections are made, transcending time. This theme is captured in the poem, emphasizing the importance of the enjoyable moments of solitude and connection.
Olaleye Timothy Fikayomi
240102147
This poem beautifully captures a moment of peaceful reflection inside a coffee shop, blending sensory experiences—sound, scent, taste, and touch—to create a rich atmosphere. The comparison of music and a woman’s voice to the “enticing aroma of coffee” and “soft…alluring” qualities brings an intimate, almost romantic feeling, fusing auditory and olfactory pleasures. Calmness and comfort seep through lines like “solemn sounds like silk strands” and the slow enjoyment of “carrot cakes munched,” evoking a sense of gentle solitude and self-awareness.
The interplay of “jazzy tunes,” “cappuccino scents,” and “surfaces that speak” suggests that even silence and the physical space contribute to the poet’s experience, turning ordinary moments into meaningful memories. The poem ends on a note of timelessness, as the speaker’s presence in the café feels both personal and universal—a space where past and present meet and are savoured.
Kareem Oluwaseun Opeyemi
240102151
“The Coffee Café” is a reflective and sensory-rich poem that captures a moment of stillness and introspection within the setting of a coffee shop. Through vivid imagery, soft-toned language, and a free-verse structure, the poem transforms a seemingly mundane environment into a sacred space of memory, emotion, and presence. The poet uses sensory detail—particularly sound, smell, and taste—to build a personal, almost spiritual experience that unfolds in the quiet intimacy of the café.
From the very first stanza, the poem invites the reader into a world where music and scent intertwine:
“Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise / Mix and mingle / with the enticing aroma of coffee.”
Here, the poet employs synesthesia, blending auditory and olfactory senses to suggest that music and the aroma of coffee are not separate experiences but merge into one. The soft, flowing movement of “fine vapours” parallels the ethereal quality of the music, signaling that the café is a space of gentle, immersive ambiance. This sensory merging immediately sets the tone for the rest of the poem—a meditation on the subtle power of atmosphere and memory.
One of the most striking images appears in the second stanza:
“Her voice / Is like the smell of coffee / Soft / And uniquely alluring.”
This simile deepens the poem’s emotional tone by linking human connection to sensory pleasure. The comparison of a voice to the scent of coffee suggests a profound intimacy, evoking a quiet comfort, familiarity, and attraction. The voice becomes both a presence and a scent—soft and alluring, much like the environment itself. This metaphor also reflects how deeply sensory experiences become tied to personal memories.
The third stanza introduces a quiet, melancholic shift:
“Solemn sounds / Like silk strands / Beneath breeze / Sprawling through my solitude.”
The imagery becomes more tactile and delicate. The “silk strands” beneath a breeze give the impression of something fragile and tender, barely perceptible, yet profoundly felt. The word “solitude” underscores the poem’s meditative and introspective quality. The café is not a place of loud social interaction, but rather a space where stillness and emotional vulnerability can be experienced and processed.
Adeoye Racheal Iyanuoluwa
240303013
The poem depicts a calm and subtle moment described with the use of imagery—sensory and olfactory. The line “her voice” introduces a connection that creates a long-lasting memory. “Is like the smell of coffee,” the use of simile is evident in this line as well as olfactory imagery. Coffee in the poem suggests comfort, familiarity, and maybe even intimacy. Carrot cakes represent fleeting pleasures, while jazzy tunes convey spontaneity and the rhythm of life. “Her voice is like the smell of coffee” is a simile conveying warmth, comfort, and allure.
“Solemn sounds like silk strands beneath breeze” is a metaphor for quiet, elegant music. The poem is a reflective and sensory-rich meditation set in a café, where the speaker blends the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells into a deep emotional and personal experience. Through imagery of coffee, jazz music, and soft voices, the poet captures a moment of solitude filled with memory, presence, and inner stillness. The café becomes more than a physical space—it symbolizes comfort, reflection, and perhaps even a connection to a lost love or creative inspiration.
Ajelara Al-Awwal Seye
240102125
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The poem evokes a mellow, introspective mood, centered around a café space — likely inspired by the ambiance of a cool relaxation center which by the title seems to be a coffee Cafe. The tone is calm, almost meditative, with undertones of romantic reflection.
Sensory imagery is a major component of the poem— the reader can smell the coffee, feel the breeze, hear the jazz. Lines like “Her voice / Is like the smell of coffee” and “Jazzy tunes / Cappuccino scents” effectively blend sound and scent to form a synesthetic experience. This makes the piece immersive.
The poem’s structure is free-verse and fragmented, which suits its stream-of-consciousness vibe. However, transitions between some stanzas feel slightly abrupt — moving from carrot cakes to jazzy tunes, for example. A subtle linking image or echo could enhance coherence.
Themes in the poem include solitude, memory, sensory nostalgia, and love or longing. The speaker is grounded in a physical space but emotionally adrift. This tension works well, especially in the closing lines: “Define the timelessness / Of my presence here.”
Kasim oluwapelumi Beloved
240102102
Your poem is a masterful exploration of serenity, transporting readers to a peaceful early morning coffee experience. The theme of timelessness is skillfully woven throughout the poem, particularly in the lines “Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here.” This suggests that the moment is frozen in time, allowing the speaker to savor the experience.
The subtle love theme is tenderly conveyed through the comparison of the loved one’s voice to the smell of coffee, adding warmth and intimacy to the poem. This sensory detail effectively evokes a sense of closeness and connection between the speaker and the loved one.
The poem’s vivid imagery is another notable strength, effectively transporting the reader to the coffee shop. Phrases like “Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise” and “Cappucino scents / And surfaces that speak” create a rich sensory experience, immersing the reader in the atmosphere.
The tone of the poem is contemplative and romantic, making it suitable for an audience appreciative of quiet, introspective moments. The use of sensory details and gentle language creates a soothing atmosphere, perfect for readers seeking a calming and reflective experience.
Overall, the poem beautifully captures a serene and intimate moment, and with refinement, it could become even more impactful. With some tweaks to imagery, emotional depth, and cohesion, this poem has the potential to become a truly memorable and evocative piece.
Awoniyi Nimotalahi Ayomide
240102069
The poem creates a sensory-rich experience, blending sound, smell, taste, and touch to evoke a calm and intimate atmosphere. The imagery of “sweet music like fine vapours” and “the enticing aroma of coffee” immediately draws the reader into a space where music and scent intertwine, setting a tone that is both soothing and immersive. The comparison of a voice to “the smell of coffee” is particularly striking, as it captures warmth, familiarity, and allure in an unconventional yet effective metaphor.
The poem’s strength lies in its use of synesthesia, where senses overlap to form a vivid and almost tactile impression of the moment. The references to “carrot cakes munched” and “jazzy tunes” deepen the atmosphere, grounding the poem in simple yet meaningful pleasures that complement the solitude of the speaker. The imagery of “silk strands beneath breeze” adds a delicate musicality, enhancing the softness of the tone.
In conclusion, the poem succeeds in creating a gentle, atmospheric piece that appeals to multiple senses. With slight adjustments to structure and flow, it could become an even more polished and compelling expression of intimacy and reflective solitude.
Abodunrin Iretide Sarah 240102146
In Coffee Cafe, Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah uses rich sensory imagery to explore solitude, presence, and emotional connection within a peaceful café setting. Through sound, scent, and taste, the poem captures the quiet intimacy of a moment that is at once ordinary and profound.
The poem opens with music rising “like fine vapours” and blending with “the enticing aroma of coffee.” This synesthetic metaphor links sound and smell, emphasizing how deeply the environment influences the speaker’s mood. The comparison of a woman’s voice to “the smell of coffee” furthers this sensory layering, suggesting warmth, allure, and familiarity.
As the poem progresses, the tone shifts to introspection. “Solemn sounds” move “like silk strands… through my solitude,” portraying aloneness not as loneliness, but as a space for quiet reflection. Even the act of eating—“Carrot cakes / munched / Dissolve within / Into the inner chambers”—becomes symbolic of how sensory experiences connect to the speaker’s inner world.
In just a few stanzas, Avajah transforms a café into a deeply emotional space. Coffee Cafe shows how ordinary sensory moments can offer comfort, beauty, and connection in times of solitude.
TIJANI ZAINAB OMOTOLA
240102014
Analysis of the Poem
The poem explores the sensory experience of a coffee cafe, using vivid imagery and metaphors to describe the atmosphere, sounds, and scents. It celebrates the senses, solitude, and timelessness, creating a calm and contemplative tone.
Imagery and Symbolism
The poem’s imagery is rich and evocative, drawing the reader into the cafe. The descriptions of “sweet music,” “fine vapours,” and “enticing aroma of coffee” create a sensory experience.
Themes
Sensory Experience: The poem celebrates the senses in creating an immersive experience.
Solitude and Comfort:The cafe provides a sense of solitude and comfort.
TImelessness: The poem suggests that the experience of the cafe is timeless.
Tone and Style
The tone is calm and contemplative, with a sense of appreciation for the sensory details of the cafe. The language is lyrical and poetic.
Critique
The poem is well-crafted, with vivid imagery and a clear tone. However, some lines may feel a bit disconnected.
Conclusion
The poem is a delightful exploration of the coffee cafe experience, inviting the reader to appreciate the beauty of everyday moments through its vivid imagery and poetic language.
ANJORIN OLAMIDE OMOTOLANI
240101098
The poem “Ah! The sweet smell of coffee, succinct poetry, and all that jazz” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a masterful exploration of sensory experience, atmosphere, and the joy of quiet moments. Through its vivid imagery, rich metaphors, and fluid structure, the poem invites the reader to step into a serene café world where music, coffee, and solitude blend in perfect harmony.
One of the poem’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to evoke a powerful sense of atmosphere through sensory details. The opening lines, “Ah! The sweet smell of coffee, succinct poetry, and all that jazz,” immediately transport the reader to a vibrant café setting. The use of the word “sweet” to describe the smell of coffee not only appeals to the reader’s sense of smell but also sets a positive, inviting tone for the rest of the poem. The phrase “Makes you want to pop into a café right now!” further emphasizes the poem’s immersive quality, drawing the reader into the scene.
The poem’s use of metaphor and simile adds depth and richness to its exploration of sensory experience. For example, the comparison of her voice to the smell of coffee (“Her voice Is like the smell of coffee Soft And uniquely alluring”) is a beautiful metaphor that conveys the soothing and captivating quality of her voice. Similarly, the comparison of solemn sounds to “silk strands Beneath breeze” creates a sense of smoothness and gentleness, highlighting the calming effect of the music.
The poem also explores the theme of solitude and the joy of quiet moments. The speaker’s solitude is not portrayed as a negative state but rather as a positive, reflective space where they can appreciate the beauty of everyday moments. The line “Sprawling through my solitude” suggests a sense of freedom and relaxation, as the speaker’s thoughts and emotions unfold in the peaceful café atmosphere. The use of words like “dissolve” and “inner chambers” creates a sense of introspection and self-discovery, as the speaker’s experiences and emotions are absorbed and processed.
The poem’s structure and style are also noteworthy. The use of short sentences and phrases creates a sense of fluidity and spontaneity, mirroring the meandering nature of thought. This style contributes to the poem’s conversational tone, making the reader feel like they are experiencing the scene alongside the speaker. The lack of a strict rhyme or meter allows the poem to flow freely, much like the speaker’s thoughts and emotions.
One of the poem’s most striking aspects is its ability to capture the timelessness of the moment. The final lines, “Coffee cafe Refined memories born Define the timelessness Of my presence here,” suggest that the experiences and emotions evoked in the poem
This poem constitutes a detailed exploration of sensory impressions, particularly regarding coffee culture.
The main theme centers on the close relationship between sensory experiences—auditory, olfactory, and gustatory—and self-reflection. Coffee serves as a trigger for memories and feelings, cultivating a cozy and welcoming environment that encourages reflection.
The poem is structured in free verse, allowing for a fluid expression of ideas without the constraints of rhyme or meter. This echoes the authentic experience of enjoying coffee and music in a café setting.
Also, the poem heavily employs sensory details. Phrases like “Sweet music” and “Solemn sounds” evoke auditory sensations, suggesting a harmonious blend of music and personal reflection.
Moving on, comparisons of her voice to the “smell of coffee” create a vivid olfactory image, making the connection between the beloved person and the comforting essence of coffee.
Subsequently, the mention of “Carrot cakes” and their dissolution into “inner chambers” suggests a deep, almost meditative enjoyment of food and its connection to emotions.
Furthermore, the phrase “surfaces that speak // The silence of my experience” personifies the café environment, suggesting that even in silence, there is a profound communication of feelings and memories.
In addition, The tone is contemplative and nostalgic, evoking a sense of warmth and tranquility. The poet persona seems to find solace and comfort in the café environment, reflecting on past experiences and the essence of presence.
“Coffee” represents comfort, warmth, and connection to memories. “Music” symbolizes emotional depth and the interplay of experiences, enhancing the atmosphere. “Café” functions as a symbolic realm for self-reflection and ties to the past.
In summary, the poem elegantly captures the sensory interaction of taste, sound, and memory in a café setting. It invites readers to reflect on their personal experiences and the timeless nature of such moments, ultimately portraying a serene relationship between the self and the surrounding world.
Balogun Temimori
240102165
The poem “Coffee Cafe” presents a serene and introspective atmosphere where music, coffee, and silence blend into a reflective experience. The poet carefully uses sensory details to create a clear picture of a calm café setting, transforming everyday objects into sources of meaning and emotion.
One of the most effective things about the poem is its rich sensory imagery. Through descriptions like “sweet music,” “the enticing aroma of coffee,” and “carrot —cakes munched,” the poet engages multiple senses — sound, smell, taste, and touch — to bring the café to life. These images not only create a strong visual and emotional impression but also suggest that even the smallest details of a place can evoke deep responses.
The tone of the poem is calm and reflective, while the mood is warm and meditative. The poet’s language is soft and flowing, creating a peaceful rhythm that mirrors the stillness of the scene being described. This unhurried pace allows the reader to fully absorb the atmosphere, giving the sense that time slows down in this moment of solitude.
Several literary devices enhance the poem’s expression. The simile in the line “Her voice is like the smell of coffee” draws an unexpected but effective connection between voice and scent, emphasizing softness, warmth, and familiarity. Another simile, “solemn sounds like silk strands,” highlights the delicacy and emotional depth of sound. Additionally, personification appears in the phrase “surfaces that speak,” suggesting that the physical surroundings carry silent stories or memories.
The poem explores themes such as sensory awareness, solitude, and reflection. The speaker is alone but not lonely, experiencing a sense of peace and meaning in their environment. The café serves as a space of both comfort and introspection, where the blend of music, food, and silence allows for timeless reflection. The poem also suggests that ordinary experiences, when observed closely, can hold extraordinary emotional depth.
Conclusively, “Coffee Cafe” transforms a simple moment into a layered and poetic experience. Through soft language, vivid imagery, and thoughtful symbolism, the poem invites the reader to slow down and find meaning in the quiet presence of the world around them.
Nwankwo, Divine Victory.
240102077
“Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyichuku Avajah is deeply rooted in sensory imageries, words like “sweet music” “enticing aroma of coffee” “uniquely alluring” “solemn sounds” “jazzy tunes” “refined memories born”. The poem brings to the minds of the readers a place where sound, scent, taste, and emotions intertwine. It presents the Cafe as more than just a physical space with words such as “sweet music” “her voice; is like the smell of coffee”. It appreciates the peace in solitude.
Olagunju Folafoluwa Charity
240102142
Shogbamu David Oluwaferanmi
240102019
The poem beautifully explores the senses and uses sights, sounds, smells, and tastes to create a clear picture of a peaceful coffee shop. The poet uses strong images and comparisons to help the reader feel like they are present. In this calm place, the speaker enjoys music, coffee, and quiet time alone.
At the poem’s beginning, the poet compares sweet music to “fine vapours” This shows that the music feels light, beautiful, and magical. This comparison sets the calm and peaceful tone for the rest of the poem. The poet also compares a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee. This shows how warm, comforting, and attractive her voice is.
The poet focuses on the senses especially smell, taste, and hearing. Words like “coffee,” “cappuccino scents,” and “carrot cakes” make the café feel real. The music, described as “jazzy tunes” and “solemn sounds,” adds to the relaxing feeling of the poem
A main idea in the poem is solitude, which means being alone. But in this case, being alone is not sad. It gives the speaker time to think, relax, and enjoy the moment. The poem shows that peaceful alone time can be a good thing. The speaker seems to enjoy sitting quietly and creating memories in this special place. It feels like these moments will last forever.
Name: Joseph Ayomide Charles
Matric No: 240102053
Course: LAG ENG 128 ( lit and sm)
Department: English language
Faculty: Arts
Analysis on “Coffee Cafe”
The poem “Coffee Cafe” describes an environment where the persona finds solace in the cafe, radiated by the enticing aroma of the hot coffee, sweet melodious music and solemn nearby voices of conversation. The poem masterfully shows the woven experience of of the sensory details, creating a moment of timelessness, refinement and solace.
The poem also significantly made use of literary elements like imagery and symbolism which are very paramount in the poem. The use of “music and jazz” adds a sense of sophistication and creativity to the poem, adding more reference to the subject matter or theme of the poem. Also, “coffee and aroma” as written in the poem represent warmth and comfort the the speaker finds in the cafe. Moreover, the ‘aroma’ serves as what is putting the speaker in a state of relaxation and focus. By the use of these literary elements, the poet has not only given the poem more literary meany, but has also used it as a medium by which readers explores different aspects of the poem.
Moreover, the poem also has some poetic devices that the poet uses to pass the message effectively. The use of imagery describes the sensory experience, drawing the readers in to the cafe splendid atmosphere. The use of simile, comparing “Her voice like the smell of coffee” and “Sounds like slim strands” create powerful simile, adding depth and complexity to the poem. The use of enjambment contributes to the musical quality of the poem. The use of these poetic devices has distinctively contributed to the poetic nature and quality of the poem.
In addition, the poem explores key themes that develops the play. The theme of “Comfort and Solace” denotes that the cafe serves as a refuge for the speaker, providing a sense of peace and solace against the hustle and bustle of life. The theme of “refined memories” denotes that the speaker’s experience in the cafe give rise to refined memories, which suggests that such a moment is going to always be cherished and remembered. Also, sensory experience as another theme of the poems explores the speaker’s sensory experience he experiences in the cafe. The blending sights, sounds, smells and taste all together creates a rich atmosphere. The theme of these poems has added more meaning and quality to the poem, interesting readers in its context.
In conclusion, the poem skillfully waves together sensory details, creating a peaceful and refined atmosphere that Indirectly draws readers to step into the cafe and experience the timelessness of the moment. Moreover, the poem is one that portrays many literary devices the poet uses to signify his poem, adding to the development, creativity and quality of the poem.
“Coffee Cafe” is a reflective, sensory-rich poem that uses the café as a metaphorical and literal space for calm, memory, and quiet creativity. The poet draws heavily on the senses to build an immersive atmosphere. From the “enticing aroma of coffee” to the “jazzy tunes” and “carrot cakes munched,” the café becomes more than a location; it is a sanctuary for the speaker’s thoughts and emotions. The experience of being in this space is deeply personal, allowing for introspection and emotional stillness.
The comparison of a woman’s voice to coffee adds a layer of subtle intimacy, hinting at affection or nostalgia. The café is not just a setting but a stage for memory and presence to mingle. The final lines, highlight the café’s role in anchoring the speaker in the present while connecting them to something timeless and emotionally significant. It becomes a site where the ordinary (coffee, cake, jazz) transforms into something poetic and eternal.
In this way, “Coffee Cafe” speaks to the universal human desire to find meaning in the quiet moments of life. It turns a casual café visit into a layered emotional experience, where the simple act of sitting, sipping, and listening becomes a meditation on solitude, beauty, and memory.
DIAVBAN OGHENETEGA SAMANTHA
240102127
Oluwafemi Hannah Precious.
240102099.
“Coffee cafe” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a beautiful poem that uses imagery and sensory in details. It explores the joy and comfort that comes from drinking coffee and listening to jazzy music in a coffee cafe. The poem explores the imagery of sound, taste and other literary devices. For instance, the poet compared her voice to the smell of a coffee, which is a good metaphorical expression. The poet concluded that the coffee cafe is a place where memories are created and a place of peace and inner stillness.
Usigbe Angel Chisom
240102005
“Coffee café by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a sensory delight, discovering the intersection of music coffee and isolation. The poem begins by inviting the reader to the experience the sensory delight of coffee and poetry. The inclusion of the author’s name Ifeanyichukwu Avajah, adds a personal touch and might suggest a connection between the themes and the author’s style. In stanza 2, the comparison of music to “fine vapours” and the mixing of sounds with coffee aroma creates a synesthetic experience, blending senses. In line 3, the likening of “het voice” to the smell of coffee emphasizes it’s soothing and alluring qualities. It creates a peaceful atmosphere, emphasizing the allure of these sensory details and the speaker’s appreciation for them.
The third and fourth stanza further explore the speaker’s experience, emphasizing the intersection of sound taste and loneliness. The poem of the moments suggesting a deep connection to the experience and the creation of redefined memories.
In stanza 4 and 5, the poem invites the reader to appreciate the beauty of everyday moments, like enjoying coffee and music in a café. The speaker finds timelessness in this experience, suggesting a deep connection to the moment.
I’m summary, the poem is a sensory exploration of a café experience, blending, music, coffee and solitude. It creates a peaceful atmosphere, emphasizing the beauty of everyday moments.
Olaonipekun Mahmud Adeniyi
240102145
“In Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah is a soft, reflective poem that captures the emotional richness found in everyday experiences. Set within the quiet atmosphere of a café, the poet uses sensory imagery,sound, scent, and taste,to explore themes of solitude, memory, and presence.
From the opening line, “Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise,” the reader is drawn into a space that feels calm and personal. The poet’s comparisons are tender and unusual, especially in lines like “Her voice / Is like the smell of coffee,” where scent is used to describe emotion. This metaphor adds intimacy to the poem and reveals the poet’s deep emotional awareness.
The mood is peaceful, almost meditative. Moments like eating carrot cake or hearing jazz are made meaningful through simple, gentle language. The café becomes more than a place ,it becomes a moment of stillness, where thoughts and memories quietly unfold.
Overall, “In Coffee Cafe” reminds us how even the quietest moments can hold beauty, connection, and timeless reflection. It’s a poem that doesn’t shout, but speaks clearly to anyone who has ever found peace in small things.
Erinle Eunice Oluwatobiloba
240102155
This poem presents a calm and personal moment in a café, where the poet connects deeply with their surroundings.
The blending of music, coffee aroma, and soft sounds creates a peaceful and almost spiritual atmosphere.
By comparing a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee, the poetic personae shows how memory and emotion are tied to the senses.
Solitude is not seen as loneliness, but as a quiet space for reflection and comfort.
Simple acts like eating cake and sipping cappuccino become meaningful and intimate.
Jazz music and familiar smells stir emotions and past experiences without expressing it through words of mouth, it’s emotive, representing a much more spiritual and intimate connection.
The café becomes more than a physical place, it becomes a symbol of peace and presence.
There is beauty in stillness, where even silence carries emotional weight.
The poem shows how everyday moments can hold deep personal meaning.
In essence , through the poetic use of words and the calm presentation of everyday life experiences, this poet reminds us to slow down and appreciate the small, quiet things of life that brings us joy
Ogunbiyi Oluwaferanmi Bolaji
240102134
Title & Setting
The title Coffee Café immediately evokes a cozy, social, or reflective space—a café where people gather, think, or escape. The repetition (“coffee” + “café”) may emphasize sensory richness (taste, smell, sound) or the ritualistic nature of café culture.
Possible Themes
1. **Human Connection & Isolation
– Cafés are hubs for conversation, but they can also be places of solitude. The poem might contrast lively chatter with inner loneliness.
– Could explore fleeting interactions—baristas and customers, strangers exchanging glances.
2. Time & Transience
– Coffee is temporary (drunk and gone), paralleling moments of intimacy or inspiration.
– Might reflect on how cafés witness the passage of time (regulars aging, seasons changing).
3. Creativity & Reflection
– Many writers/artists work in cafés; the poem could depict creativity brewing like coffee.
– May use coffee as a metaphor for bitter truths or energizing ideas.
Style & Techniques (Expected)
– Sensory Imagery: Descriptions of coffee’s aroma, steam, bitterness, or the café’s ambiance (hushed tones, clinking cups).
Metaphor: Coffee could symbolize love (“bitter yet addictive”), life (“dark but warming”), or artistic process (“percolating thoughts”).
Tone:Nostalgic, observational, or quietly philosophical.
Potential Interpretations
– A meditation on urban loneliness amid crowds.
– An ode to small, sacred rituals in daily life.
– A critique of consumerism or performative socializing.
Ireoluwa Abiodun
240102080
A critique of “Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah.
e are welcomed into a gentle, private world with music, coffee, and silent reflection from the opening lines. Like steam rising from a freshly brewed cup, the atmosphere you create is delicate and warm. It’s obvious that you’re expressing a feeling, a state of being, rather than merely a location. And you do it pretty well most of the time.
Your poem’s use of sensory imagery is among its best features. You create a seamless, immersive experience by fusing taste, smell, touch, and sound. Sweet music, for example, is vividly and unexpectedly compared to vapour that rises and mingles with the aroma of coffee. It establishes the poem’s overall tone, which is gentle, slightly nostalgic. You’re not merely drawing a comparison when you say that a woman’s voice is “soft and uniquely alluring,” like the aroma of coffee. You’re demonstrating to us the close connection between your physical surroundings and your emotional experiences.
Nevertheless, the poem occasionally seems a bit too abstract or disjointed, even though the imagery is frequently lovely. Though they don’t always make sense in relation to one another, each stanza offers a fresh concept or feeling. Instead of witnessing a continuous scene, it’s like flipping through a collection of Polaroids. Many contemporary poems use impressionistic style, so this disarray isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the poem might feel more grounded if it had a little more emotional or narrative development. The woman whose voice smelled of coffee? What is the speaker thinking about, and why is he or she alone? The emotional impact could be strengthened with a hint of backstory.
Additionally, the language can occasionally become a bit too abstract or ambiguous, which can hinder the reader’s ability to fully participate. Though intriguing, phrases like “surfaces that speak” and “the silence of my experience” leave us unsure of their precise meaning. Are those surfaces tables? Are they memory metaphors? Yes, ambiguity can be poetic, but too much of it distances the reader from the poem. The poem might become more relatable with a few more particulars—a look shared with a complete stranger, a memory evoked by a well-known song. Nevertheless, your rhythm and tone are excellent. The poem’s minimalist structure—short lines, few words—creates a feeling of calm and quiet thought. It’s a perfect fit for the scene. Additionally, it gives the reader room to think and breathe. You invite us to sit down with you, enjoy a cup of cappuccino, and just be; you don’t rush us through your experience. Writing rarely exhibits such stillness, so it’s something to be proud of.
To sum up, your poem depicts a richly sensory, nearly meditative coffee café experience. Its mood, imagery, and restraint are its strongest points. A clearer thread—something to gently lead the reader from one moment to the next—or a greater understanding of why this is happening could be added to increase its emotional impact.
Poetry and coffee, two different ideas mingled together to create “fine vapours”, an atmosphere of calmness and serenity. In a coffee cafe where “jazzy tunes” are being played, the poet gains inspiration to praise poetry. ” Solemn sounds like silk strands beneath the breeze sprawling through my solitude” these lines are used to praise poetry in the serenity of a coffee cafe. The poem generally uses various metaphorical expressions and imagery to praise poetry which is inspired by the calmness of a coffee cafe
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Sweet Music” is a poem that beautifully shows a calm and quiet time spent in a coffee shop. It uses our senses like smell, sound, and taste to paint a clear picture.
Feeling the Coffee Shop Moment
The poem starts by blending different good feelings. It says music rises up like light mist and mixes with the nice smell of coffee. This tells us how well these two senses go together for the person in the poem. The word “enticing” means the coffee smell is very inviting.
Then, the poem talks about a person’s voice, saying it’s “like the smell of coffee / Soft / And uniquely alluring.” This is a unique way to describe a voice. It suggests the voice is gentle and charming, just like how the smell of coffee can be special and draw you in.
The poem moves on to other sounds, calling them “Solemn sounds / Like silk strands / Beneath breeze / Sprawling through my solitude.” This means the sounds are soft and delicate, like thin pieces of silk moving gently in the wind. They spread through the person’s quiet space without bothering their “solitude,” which means their peaceful alone time.
Next, the poem brings in the sense of taste with “Carrot cakes / munched / Dissolve within / Into the inner chambers.” Eating the carrot cake is a comforting act. When it “dissolves,” it suggests a feeling of deep calm and satisfaction that settles deep inside the person.
The poem then brings together more details of the coffee shop: “Jazzy tunes / Cappuccino scents / And surfaces that speak / The silence of my experience.” We hear jazzy music and smell cappuccino. The interesting part is “surfaces that speak / The silence of my experience.” This means even the quiet things around the cafe seem to show and deepen the person’s inner calm and thoughts.
Finally, the poem sums up the experience by saying “Coffee cafe / Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here.” The coffee cafe is a special place where good “memories” are made. These moments make the person feel like their time there is “timeless,” meaning they are fully present and completely at peace in that moment and place.
Okechukwu Toluwani Chidinma
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*”Coffee cafe” is a poem……*
Nwachukwu Chinenye Precious
240102117
This poem, “Sweet music,” is a beautiful dive into the quiet magic found in everyday moments, particularly those spent in a cozy cafe. It’s less about grand statements and more about how our senses can lead us into a deep, comforting solitude.
The poem unfolds over six stanzas, each a neat quartet of lines, giving it a calm, unhurried rhythm that perfectly matches its reflective mood.
The poet masterfully weaves together sights, sounds, smells, and even tastes to create an atmosphere you can almost step into. We hear “sweet music” that rises like “fine vapours,” hinting at the gentle, almost dreamlike quality of the setting. Then, the star of the show arrives: the “enticing aroma of coffee.” This isn’t just background noise; it’s central to the experience.
What’s really striking is how the poet connects different senses. For example, the simile “Her voice / Is like the smell of coffee” is incredibly evocative. It’s a warm, inviting image, making the voice feel as comforting and captivating as a rich brew, allowing us to ‘feel’ the voice through a scent. Even “solemn sounds” are described like “silk strands,” suggesting a gentle touch that weaves through one’s quiet space.
As the poem progresses, it’s clear this isn’t just about what’s happening around the speaker, but what’s happening within them. Eating “carrot cakes” isn’t just about taste; they “Dissolve within / Into the inner chambers,” showing how external pleasures become deeply internalized. It’s a moment of pure, unhurried absorption.
By the end, all these sensory threads — “Jazzy tunes,” “Cappuccino scents,” and the very “surfaces that speak” — coalesce into a profound understanding: “The silence of my experience.” It’s a beautiful paradox, where the gentle hum of the cafe environment allows for a deep, quiet self-reflection. The “Coffee cafe” becomes more than just a place; it’s where “refined memories are born,” defining a sense of “timelessness” in the speaker’s presence.
Ultimately, the poem celebrates how these small, sensory-rich moments, often found in familiar spaces like a cafe, aren’t just fleeting. They’re powerful catalysts for introspection, shaping our inner world and creating lasting memories that truly define who we are in that quiet, present moment. It’s an invitation to pause, breathe, and let the world’s gentle hum lead you to your own silent insights.
Ayesa Praise Oluwadamilola
240102060
The poem “Coffee café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is about a quiet moment spent in a coffee café, where the poetic persona enjoys the smell of coffee, the sound of jazz, and peaceful reflection. The poem captures how a normal café visit can become a calm and meaningful experience. Through sights, sounds, tastes, and memories, the poem shows how even the smallest moments in life can hold great beauty.
The poem uses rich, sensory language. Coffee is not just something to drink—it is described as having a soft and lovely smell, like a woman’s voice. Music is compared to silk strands moving through the air, and even a simple carrot cake is felt deeply as it melts inside the mouth. These descriptions show how much the poetic persona is in tune with the world around them.
Therefore, the poem is about being present. It shows that in a quiet café, surrounded by music and familiar scents, a person can find peace and meaning. The poetic persona reflects on memories, feelings, and even silence. The café becomes a place not only to rest, but to think, remember, and feel alive. Through this gentle and thoughtful poem, the poet reminds us to pay attention to small moments—they may speak the loudest.
Olalekan Titilayo Sekinat
240102015
Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s poem is a masterful blend of sensory details, lyrical language, and introspective musings.
The poem is rich in sensory details, evoking the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of a coffee cafe. The imagery is vivid and inviting:
– “Sweet music like fine vapours rise”
– “The enticing aroma of coffee”
– “Carrot cakes munched”
– “Cappucino scents”
The poem has a musical quality, with a gentle, flowing rhythm that echoes the smooth sounds of jazz:
– “Solemn sounds like silk strands / Beneath breeze”
– “Jazzy tunes
The poem is also a contemplative and introspective piece, exploring the speaker’s emotions and experiences:
– “Sprawling through my solitude”
– “The silence of my experience”
– “Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here
Some possible themes that emerge from this poem include:
– The joy of sensory experiences and the beauty of everyday moments
– The importance of solitude and contemplation
– The power of memories and experiences to shape our sense of self and time
Overall, this poem is a lovely and evocative piece that invites the reader to slow down, appreciate the beauty of the everyday, and contemplate the depths of human experience.
Daniel success Ezinne
240102062
This poem is a sensory experience, transporting you to a cozy café setting where the sweet aroma of coffee fills the air 😊. The way he weaves together “sweet music”, “fine vapours”, and “enticing aroma of coffee” creates this dreamy atmosphere that’s super alluring.
The comparison of her voice to the “smell of coffee” is pure genius 🤩 – it evokes this sense of warmth and softness. The imagery throughout the poem is vivid, like “solemn sounds like silk strands beneath breeze” sprawling through solitude, and “carrot cakes munched dissolve within into the inner chambers” – it’s like you’re right there, experiencing it all.
The jazzy tunes and cappuccino scents just add to the poem’s charm, making it feel like a celebration of sensory pleasures 🎶. Overall, I think this poem is a beautiful ode to the joys of coffee, music, and solitude.
Olusina Grace Opeyemi
240102006
This poem describes a serene and peaceful experience in a coffee cafe. The writer skillfully combines various sensory elements like sweet music, the enticing aroma of coffee, and the taste of carrot cakes to create a relaxing and cozy vibe. The comparisons made throughout the poem, such as her voice being likened to the smell of coffee, add a unique and alluring touch to the overall description. This kind of imagery helps to make the experience feel more vivid and personal.
The imagery throughout the poem is very detailed and descriptive, making it easy for the reader to visualize the scene and almost feel like they’re part of the experience. The poem’s structure is somewhat free-flowing, but this style suits the flow of thoughts and feelings being expressed. It gives the poem a natural, stream-of-consciousness feel that matches the relaxed atmosphere being described.
The ending of the poem is particularly profound, focusing on concepts like “refined memories” and “timelessness”. This suggests that the experience being described is not just peaceful in the moment, but also memorable and enduring. It leaves the reader with a sense of the experience being special and impactful.
Overall, the poem is a thoughtful and calming piece that effectively conveys a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The use of sensory details, unique comparisons, and a fitting structure all work together to create a poem that’s both relaxing to read and thought-provoking.
Aka Teniade Mariam
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Coffee Cafe, a poem written by Ifeanyichuckwu Avajah, was formed while the writer sat in a coffee Cafe, listening to the voice of Sade Adu. Thus, he begins to compare her voice to the smell of coffee in the cafe, forming memories time cannot erase.
The major theme in the poem seems to be Nostalgia, as the poet disperses nostalgia with his words. Nostalgia are memories triggered by sensory details—smell, sight, hearing, touch, taste—and throughout the poem, the poet fills his memories with sensory details, such that whenever he walks into a coffee Cafe, certain memories will be triggered. The subject matter is the voice of the woman singing, as she is the major inspiration behind the poet’s poem.
The poet grounds his piece freely without rhythm, and without punctuation, which results in the poem flowing without any obstructions. In the first stanza, the poet induces the setting with sensory images, explaining how the sweet music rises like fine vapor, and is combined with the alluring smell of coffee. In the second, he introduces his muse, “Her voice is like the smell of coffee.” He explains how both her voice, and the smell of coffee are captivating and unique. The third stanza shows that he is alone or close to being alone, “…sprawling through my solitude.”. While the fourth stanza established that he was eating carrot cakes while writing the poem. Similarly, the fifth stanza describes the kind of music playing, “Jazzy tunes”, and the kind of coffee, “cappuccino scents”. While the last stanza explains how a coffee Cafe has assumed a new memory better than the others. He also points out how his time in that coffee Cafe felt timeless, a moment that would never end—a moment engraved in his mind forever.
Not only that, the poet supports his poem with intense imagery using simile. We can see the grounding effects in lines like “Sweet music/ like fine vapors rise/Mix and mingle.” These play images in the mind of the reader, and instills a sense of calm. He also weaves imagery further into his words, through lines like, “Her voice/is like the smell of coffee…”, “…like silk strands…” Thus, imagery is deftly conferred through the use of Simile in the poem.
In essence, Coffee Cafe is a poem set in warm and gentle tones and does not fail to transport the mind of the reader to that particular coffee cafe—the quiet cafe where the smell of coffee leads; where music softens the heart.
Nwachukwu Christabel Nneka.
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Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s “Coffee Café” is a sensory-rich poem that transforms an ordinary café moment into a scene of deep introspection and quiet beauty. Through vivid imagery—like the scent of cappuccino, the softness of jazz, and the warmth of carrot cake—the poem immerses the reader in a space where time slows and presence becomes profound. The café setting is more than a backdrop; it becomes a sanctuary for creativity and emotional clarity, where the poet casually scribbles thoughts on a serviette and reflects on subtle experiences with poetic elegance.
Stylistically, the poem blends free verse with strong visual and olfactory imagery, using alliteration, personification, and simile to evoke a calm, reflective mood. Avajah draws a soft romantic thread by likening a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee—intimate, grounding, and alluring. The final lines—“In that place / I am my presence”—encapsulate the theme of mindfulness, suggesting that in the simplicity of a coffee shop, one can encounter both art and self-awareness. The poem is a quiet celebration of solitude, sensation, and spontaneous inspiration.
The poem “Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyichucku Avajah is a poem based on the experience of the poet. The poet makes use of Simile, imagery and other figurative expressions which shows how much of an experience it was.
The poet uses simile like “like fine vapours rise”, “like the smell of coffee” to emphasize on the warmth and comfort. The poet also makes use of different types of imagery and these show in how the fast the images shift from the visuals to the auditory to the sense of smell and vice versa in each stanza.
Lines like “her voice………… soft” “like silk strands” also shows how the poet likened the coffee to women, who are known as the greatest form of pleasure, relaying how much pleasure the poet got from the coffee.
All in all, the poet makes use of diction to show how wonderful an experience it was. All these relays how much pleasure, satisfaction, warmth, comfort and memories he got from a one-time experience.
Oshinuga Oluwaseun
240102051
Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah’s poem “Coffee Cafe” captures a quiet, personal moment in a café, blending sound, smell, taste, and touch to show how simple experiences can feel deep and memorable.
It begins with music described as rising like steam, mixing with the aroma of coffee. A voice—“soft and uniquely alluring”—feels as comforting as the drink, hinting at warmth or nostalgia.
The mood is calm: “Solemn sounds, like silk strands beneath breeze,” showing peaceful solitude rather than loneliness. Small actions—like slowly eating carrot cake—emphasize stillness.
In the end, the café becomes a timeless space where sensory details create lasting memories, grounding the speaker in the present while recalling the past.
Olatunji Eniola Victoria
240102042
Analysis of “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyinchukwu Avajah
The poem “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyinchukwu Avajah captures the quiet beauty of a peaceful moment spent alone in a café. Through soft, sensory language and reflective tone, the poet shows how simple things like the smell of coffee, the sound of jazz music, and the taste of carrot cake can bring comfort, joy, and deep personal meaning.
From the opening lines, the poet blends sound and scent: “Sweet music, Like fine vapours rise, Mix and mingle, with the enticing aroma of coffee.” These lines immediately create a calm, inviting atmosphere. The café is not just a setting, it is already a place where the speaker can relax, observe, and reflect. The poet appreciates the solitude, describing it with lines like “sprawling through my solitude,” which shows that being alone is not painful, but peaceful and comfortable.
Another important theme is memory and presence. In the final stanza, the poet says, “Refined memories born, Define the timelessness, Of my presence here.” This means the simple moment he experiences in the café becomes a lasting memory. The experience is small, but it stays with him and holds meaning far beyond the moment itself.
Avajah also uses poetic devices like simile, comparing a woman’s voice to “the smell of coffee” which is soft, warm, and comforting. He also uses personification, like “surfaces that speak,” giving the café itself a voice that connects with the speaker’s feelings. These devices help the reader not just see the café, but feel it just as the poet does.
The poem’s structure is also free verse, without rhyme or a fixed pattern. This matches the relaxed, flowing mood of the poem. It feels like someone quietly thinking to themselves, taking in the world around them.
In conclusion, “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyinchukwu Avajah is a beautiful, thoughtful poem that teaches us to slow down and appreciate the quiet and solitary moments. Ifeanyinchukwu Avajah turns an ordinary scene into a deep emotional experience, showing that peace, comfort, good memories, and meaning can be found in even the smallest things if we’re present enough to notice.
Oderinde Anjolaoluwa Esther.
240102073
Analysis of “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah.
“Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a reflective and vivid poem that explores the beauty of everyday moments. Through vivid imagery, gentle tone, and symbolic language, the poet transforms a café setting into a place of personal meaning, memory, and peace. The poem blends sound, smell, and taste to express a calm, soulful atmosphere that encourages the reader to appreciate the joys of life.
The tone of the poem is calm and thoughtful, while the mood is cozy and nostalgic. From the very first line, “Ah! The sweet smell of coffee,” the poet sets a relaxing scene that invites the reader to slow down and soak in the moment. This gentle tone remains consistent throughout the poem, making the reader feel like a quiet observer in the café.
Avajah makes excellent use of sensory imagery. Each stanza appeals to one or more of the five senses. The smell of coffee, the taste of carrot cake, the sound of jazz music, and even the soft feel of a breeze are all present. For example, phrases like “sweet music”, “Like fine vapours rise” and “carrot cakes munched dissolve within” allow readers to not only imagine but almost physically experience the café setting. This effective use of imagery immerses the reader in the scene and enhances the emotional depth of the poem.
Structurally, the poem is written in free verse, which gives it a natural, flowing rhythm. There is no regular rhyme or meter, and this freedom matches the mood of quiet relaxation. The line breaks are soft and unhurried. The café is not just a space to drink coffee, it becomes a space where people reconnect with themselves, feel deeply, and reflect quietly. The poem reminds us that joy and meaning can be found in the smallest things, like the smell of coffee, the softness of a voice, and the warmth of silence.
In conclusion, Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s “Coffee Café” is a beautiful poem that defines our everyday experiences. Through careful use of tone, imagery, and figurative language, the poet captures a moment of stillness and turns it into a timeless reflection. The poem teaches that in quiet spaces, we can find both comfort and meaning.
The poem, Coffee cafe is a poem that reflects a peace of mind. The poetic persona experiences a moment of relaxation embedded in music, and in the drinking of a cup of coffee. He expresses his emotions in solitude, as he compares the sound of music to the simile, ” like fine vapours rise”. These elements combine to erupt a pleasant atmosphere . He further uses the metaphor, “Her voice”, for music, and compares it to the simile, ” like the smell of coffee”, “Soft”, “And uniquely alluring”.
Furthermore, the poetic persona describes the atmosphere of his environment with the element of music as ” Solemn sound”, to represent how he enjoys being alone , “like silk strands” to show this gentle feeling as they keep “Sprawling through” his ” solitude”.
He uses imagery to reflect what he eats in his environment surrounded with “alluring” music and the “enticing aroma of coffee”, including how he eats the “Carrot cakes” ” munched”, and ” dissolve within into the inner chamber”.
Besides, he continuously portrays the atmosphere of his environment that gives him pleasant feeling with the help of imagery that appeals to the sense of smell, and hearing which refers to the “Jazzy tunes”, and”Cappuccino scents”, to the manner at which he enjoys this feeling of solitude in his environment, as “Surface that speaks”, “The silence” of his “experience”.
The poetic persona concludes the poem by describing the “Coffee cafe” with the memories he had had of the place or environment, as he continues to spend most of his alone time there, he recollects the memories of tranquility and solitude he usually feels as ” Redefined memories here”, “Define the timelessness of” his “presence here”.
Akujobi Elizabeth Chikadibia.
Akujobi Elizabeth Chikadibia
Literature and the social media.
English Arts
240102045
Ojo Racheal Oluwasemilore
240102031
The poem is rich in sensory details, evoking the senses of smell, hearing, and taste. The “sweet smell of coffee,” “fine vapours,” and “cappucino scents” transport the reader to a cozy café setting. The “jazzy tunes” and “solemn sounds” create a soothing atmosphere.
The comparison of the woman’s voice to the “smell of coffee” is a beautiful metaphor, conveying its softness and allure. The “silk strands beneath breeze” is another lovely metaphor, suggesting gentle, soothing sounds. It creates a peaceful, intimate atmosphere, perfect for a café setting. The speaker’s solitude is transformed into a sense of comfort and relaxation, accompanied by the sounds, smells, and tastes of the café.
The poem explores themes of sensory experience, loneliness, comfort and timelessness.The poem celebrates the joy of sensory experiences, like savoring coffee and music. The speaker finds comfort in the café’s atmosphere, transforming solitude into a positive experience. The poem also suggests that moments like these are timeless, creating “refined memories” that transcend time.
The poem’s style is lyrical, with a flowing, conversational tone. The use of enjambment and caesura adds to the poem’s musicality, mirroring the “jazzy tunes” mentioned in the poem.
Overall, the poem is a delightful exploration of the senses, atmosphere, and the joy of everyday moments.
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“Coffee cafe” is a beautifully crafted miniature, capturing a fleeting moment that is simultaneously mundane and profound. It celebrates the simple pleasures of life – a good cup of coffee, pleasant music, and a quiet space – as powerful catalysts for introspection, inspiration, and the creation of lasting memories. The poem invites the reader to pause, breathe, and find beauty in the everyday.
Adeopa Kehinde Rachael
240102089
Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s poem is a gentle sensory of reflection on the quiet joy of being present.The poem is set against the gentle buzz of café life,the flows with ease of soft jazz,slow and full of emotions.The poetic persona blends the scent,sound and taste to draw us into a really personal moment. Coffee in this poem is more than a drink. It is memory,mood and meaning.
In just few lines, Avajah turns everyday experience into something tender, reminding us of the small and beautiful rituals that makes one feel most alive.
DUROSINLORUN MOSTURAH OMOWUNMI 240102157
The poem coffee cafe by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah describes the peaceful and emotional experience of being in a coffee cafe. It uses soft musical, and food related imagery to express feelings of comfort, memory and presence. The poet sets a calm and cozy tone by combining the beauty of music with the smell of coffee, these moments feel timeless as if they exist beyond the rush of everyday life. He uses simile; ”her voice is like the smell of coffee”, personification; ”surfaces that speak”, and imagery; ”enticing aroma of coffee” in the poem to reflect how being in the cafe creates meaningful memories. The poem is a beautiful one that captures the love and appreciation of coffee, and the memories made there will forever be cherished.
Idoko Godwin John
240102009
“Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah, is a poem set in a Coffee room. The poem explores the persona’s experience while in a Coffee Cafe. The persona appreciates the tranquilly of the atmosphere while being an observant. The poet starts by appreciating the music being played in the background and comparing the it to “The vapour rise” and the “enticing aroma of the coffee”. Through this, the poet tells how the “vapour” “mix” with “aroma of the coffee” excites him.
Also, in stanza two, the persona tells of a female’ voice. He compares this voice to the “smell of coffee” showcasing how the gentleness of the voice can make one sleep.
Furthermore, being an observant, the persona talks of the musical sound and how it moves with “breeze” to go round his quiet situation. This suggests that, while the poet is in the “Cafe” the atmospheric silence and situation makes the cafe a lovely place to experience.
He observes all the activities going on in the “Cafe”, and how being and experiencing all the activities going in the room makes the place memorable. The poem examines themes of quietness, activities, observations, and appreciation through the using of all the sensory images.
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Umeze chika francisca
The poem is such a wonderful one. coffee cafe, the poem explore the intersection of sound and smell and memory, highlighting the timelessness of the moment.
OFEM OBASEOTA NNEOTA
240102173
The poem ‘Coffee Café’ by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah, describes a quiet moment in a coffee shop where drinking coffee, listening to jazz music, and being alone becomes special. The poet wrote these words on a napkin while enjoying cappuccino and Sade Adu’s music. The poem, through vivid imagery and a flowing structure, invites the reader into the speaker’s intimate space and shows how normal things can feel important when we pay attention to them.
Firstly, the poem uses Imagery to denote many details about what we can see, hear, smell, and feel. It talks about “the enticing aroma of coffee” and “Cappuccino scents” to describe smells. Sounds include “jazzy tunes” and “solemn sounds like silk strands.” The poet even says a woman’s voice is “like the smell of coffee,” mixing sound and smell in an interesting way. Eating “carrot cakes” and touching “surfaces that speak” make the scene feel real. These details help the reader imagine being in the café.
Secondly, it is a poem of 24 lines and 6 quatrains. It is a free-verse poem, which means it doesn’t rhyme or follow strict rules. This makes it feel natural and relaxed. It also makes use of Enjambment on lines like “mix and mingle with the enticing aroma of coffee” or “Define the timelessness of my presence here.“ which makes it flow smoothly, like thoughts. The poem also explores different themes, like solitude. It shows how solitude can change ordinary experiences into something meaningful. The café becomes a space where “refined memories” are born, and the speaker’s surroundings like coffee, music, even the “silence of my experience” take on a quiet importance. The theme of timelessness also recurs, especially in the lines “Coffee cafe / Refined memories born/Define the timelessness Of my presence here ” suggesting that such moments linger in memory long after they pass. The poem hints that true presence is not just about being somewhere but about letting the senses and mind fully engage with the moment.
Furthermore, the poem uses simple but effective language, with similes like “solemn sounds / Like silk strands” and personification in “surfaces that speak” makes the Café feel alive. Alliteration, as in “mix and mingle” and “poem scribbled on a serviette,” gives the poem a musical quality. However, some lines, such as “Into the inner chambers,” lean toward abstraction, leaving their meaning open to interpretation.
In conclusion, “Coffee Cafe” is a gentle poem about finding meaning in everyday moments. It shows how drinking coffee alone can be more than just drinking coffee, it can be a time to think and feel. The poem’s strength is in making normal things seem beautiful. The note at the end, saying it was written on a napkin, adds to its charm and reminds us that poetry can arise from the simplest, most unassuming moments. The poem doesn’t need complicated words to share its message about life’s simple pleasures.
240102123
“Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a soft, reflective poem that captures the calm vibe of sitting in a cozy coffee shop. Using simple language and short lines, the poet creates a peaceful mood through sound, scent, and taste, from jazzy music to the smell of coffee and even carrot cakes. One of the standout moments is when a voice is compared to the smell of coffee, a unique and gentle metaphor that adds a personal, almost romantic touch. The poem doesn’t tell a story in the usual sense but instead focuses on a still moment filled with feeling. It’s more about atmosphere than action, and that quietness is what gives it its charm.
Abatan Rihanah Adeola
240102046
“Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a sensory and peaceful poem. The poem captures the feeling of serenity that comes from being in the atmosphere of coffee, with the use of imagery. The poet makes use of simile to describe music as a fine mist. This describes the music as calm and airy. Avajah describes the smell of coffee as something enticing and pleasant. He likens her voice to the scent of coffee “Soft/ And uniquely alluring”. The music, calm and pleasant wafts through his soul. The carrot cake fills him with warmth. Ultimately, his experience at the cafe is a wonderful and peaceful one. Time seems to slow down and he relishes every moment.
The poem is a beautiful one, that captures the love and appreciation of coffee. The poet makes use of simile and imagery to capture the beauty of coffee. Avajah makes use of simple language to express himself.
Kazeem Anjolayo Ayomide
240102032
“Coffee cafe” is a poem that expresses the poetic persona’s nostalgic and comforting experience in a cafe. It is a poem of longing, filled with powerful and sensual imagery that transports the reader into the ambient atmosphere of a cafe.
The poet revels in the seemingly mundane act of being in a cafe. The “sweet music” and “the enticing aroma of coffee” are experiences that evoke a sense of nostalgia. He likens the experience to a possible lover; “Her voice” reminds him of the smell of coffee, “soft / and uniquely alluring”. Her voice seems to send him spiraling into the memory once more. Lines like “Refined memories born / define the timelessness / of my presence here” confirm that those ‘memories’ will forever be cemented in his mind.
The poem, which is structured in short bursts of 4 lines arranged into 6 stanzas, is filled with a plethora of figurative devices that further bring the poem alive. For example, the simile in ‘like fine vapour rise’, encourages the reader to conjure an image of a hot cup of coffee. Alliterations such as ‘carrot cakes’, ‘mix and mingle’, ‘solemn sounds’ give the poem a song-like quality that rolls off the tongue melodiously.
Consequently, Avajah’s “Coffee cafe” stands as a tribute to the evergreen and peaceful memory of being in cafes. His use of sensory imagery, wistful tone, and evocative language elicits a strong sense of longing in the reader, a desire to go back to the past and relive the moment once more.
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The poem “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah paints a peaceful and emotional picture of the poet’s experience in a café. It begins with the sweet smell of coffee, soft jazz music, and the calmness of the environment. This details the sound of music, the aroma of cappuccino, the taste of carrot cake, create a relaxing and thoughtful mood.
The poet compares a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee, describing it as soft and uniquely beautiful, showing that even a simple sound can be deeply touching. The café becomes more than just a place to drink coffee, it turns into a space for personal reflection and emotional connection. The jazz music and soft silence help the poet feel the depth of the moment, bringing peace to his solitude.
Throughout the poem, the speaker reflects quietly on memories and feelings stirred by the café atmosphere. Every sense, smell, sound, taste, and even touch is awakened and made poetic. In the end, the poet sees the café as a timeless place where deep thoughts, emotions, and memories come alive.
Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s “Coffee Café” is a poem that is rich in sensory imagery. Sensory imagery is a type of imagery that appeals to the readers’ senses. “Coffee Café” by Ajavah deploys this imagery to show the atmospheric condition and the environment of the coffee cafe. Such imagery includes: “sweet music”, exciting aroma of coffee” “solemn sounds”, “beneath breeze”, “carrot munched” etc. All these imagery are deliberately used in other to appeal to the readers’ senses and arouse emotions. Also, simile is also employed to describe the atmosphere and environment. For example ” sweet music like fine vapours rise” and ” solemn sounds s like silk strands” helps to create a tranquliled environment that makes the poetic persona’s experience memorable as portrayed in the last stanza ” Coffee cafe/ refined memories born / Define the timelessness of my presence.”
240102007
The poem captures the essence of a serene coffee cafe atmosphere, where music and aromas blend to evoke feelings of comfort and solitude. This tranquil setting provides a refuge from the chaos of everyday life, allowing individuals to unwind and recharge.
At its core, the poem conveys a sense of finding peace and timelessness in quiet moments. The speaker’s appreciation for the subtle nuances of the cafe experience invites the reader to slow down and savor the beauty of everyday serenity. By embracing these moments, one can cultivate a deeper sense of calm and contentment.
Ultimately, the poem suggests that peace and solace can be found in the simplest of things a good cup of coffee, soothing music, and a quiet atmosphere. By appreciating these small joys, we can create a sense of balance and harmony in our lives, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.
Adesokan Victoria Oreoluwa
240102013
Coffee Cafe by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah describes a peaceful moment in a coffee shop, using the senses of sound, smell, and taste to create a calm and comforting mood. The poet compares sweet music to rising vapours and a woman’s voice to the soft, warm smell of coffee, showing how everyday experiences can feel magical. The setting includes jazzy tunes, the taste of carrot cake, and the scent of cappuccino, all of which create a cozy atmosphere filled with quiet emotion. The poem explores themes such as peace and solitude, memory and reflection, and the power of the senses. Through vivid imagery, similes like “her voice is like the smell of coffee,” and personification such as “surfaces that speak,” the poet brings the moment to life. Alliteration in phrases like “solemn sounds like silk strands” adds to the musical tone of the poem, while the coffee shop becomes a symbol of comfort and timeless presence. Overall, the poem shows how a simple moment in a familiar place can hold deep emotional meaning and lasting memories.
Olayemi Elizabeth Oluwafunmilayo
240102138
The poem takes its reader through a journey in a cafe giving a calm, peaceful, and thoughtful experience. It shows how music, scents and memories all create a beautiful personal moment.
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With the rich use of imagery, the poem paints a vivid picture of a woman whose voice “is like the smell of coffee” strong yet “soft” “and uniquely alluring” releasing a sensual and romantic atmosphere. The use of imagery appeals to the senses, the sensory details ranging from the rising vapour to soft sounds to the taste of carrot cake to the scents of cappuccino builds an atmosphere of calmness.
The cafe is a place where memories are born and refined, making the experience timeless and lasting forever.
Ogunjobi excel funmilayo
240102152
Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s Poetry, and all that jazz is a sensual celebration of café culture, blending auditory, olfactory, and emotional imagery into a reflective poetic experience. The poem weaves the atmosphere of a coffeehouse with the fluidity of jazz, creating a mood that is both intimate and contemplative. The speaker is immersed in a space where “sweet music” and the “aroma of coffee” merge, suggesting a synesthetic experience where sound and scent blur beautifully. The metaphor of a voice being “like the smell of coffee” evokes warmth and allure, adding a romantic undertone.
Through tactile images like “silk strands / beneath breeze,” the poem invokes solitude not as loneliness, but as a luxurious, almost meditative state. The consumption of “carrot cakes” that “dissolve within” symbolizes the inner nourishment of both body and soul. The recurring jazz motif, paired with “cappuccino scents,” grounds the poem in a rhythmic, soulful ambiance. The café becomes more than a location; it’s a sanctuary of memory, self-awareness, and quiet joy. Avajah masterfully captures how ordinary sensory moments can become extraordinary when framed through poetry and music, making the poem itself a reflection of the art it reveres.
MUHAMMED ENITAN OWOLABI
240201037
This poem describes the quiet and deep experience of being in a coffee café. It shows how music, scent, food, and memories all come together to create a calm, personal moment. The speaker feels peace, comfort, and even a kind of emotional reflection in the space.
This poem makes use of figures of speech to elevate the mood and create a sense of peace. They are;
It makes use of simile, when the poet compares music to cap our rising which can be seen in the first and second lines. The poet makes use of imagery which appeals to the senses, the sensory details rising vapours, soft sounds, cappuccino scents, and the taste of carrot cake work together to build an atmosphere of calm and nostalgia.
The poem also is also symbolic. Through subtle metaphors and rich imagery, the poem becomes an intimate celebration of presence, stillness, and the beauty found in ordinary experiences.
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Demilola Odunaiya
240102158
This poem creates a peaceful and thoughtful mood by using strong sensory details from a café setting. The speaker describes sounds, smells, and tastes—like music, coffee, and carrot cake—which help show feelings of being alone but also calm and present. One of the most interesting parts is when the speaker compares a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee. This image feels personal and creative.
The poem doesn’t follow a strict structure, which matches its relaxed and reflective tone. The imagery, such as “silk strands” and “fine vapours,” gives the poem a smooth, flowing rhythm, kind of like jazz music. Each stanza adds more to the mood and builds on the one before it, showing how everyday moments can carry deeper emotions.
Blessing Folashade Ayodele 24030303
The poem captures a reflective experience in a coffee café, where the mingling of sweet music, the aroma of coffee, and soft voices creates an atmosphere of warmth and calm. Through vivid imagery and metaphors, it expresses how simple pleasures—like sipping coffee, hearing jazzy tunes, and eating carrot cake—evoke emotional depth, solitude, and a quiet sense of presence. The café becomes a space where memories are formed and time feels suspended, offering the speaker a moment of personal peace and introspection.
Alabi Ayotomiwa Omolabake
240102002
This poem is known for its emotional and sensational experience in the cafe.
It conveys how the speaker finds a mesmerising blend of the smell,the taste and feeling that creates a unique and pleasant atmosphere.
In the poem,the aroma of the coffee symbolises comfort and warmth. The speaker finds it as something which brings a soft attraction to the atmosphere.
The speaker experiences a peaceful/wonderful solitude filled with gentle sensations and memories, reflected in verses like “sprawling through my solitude” and “surfaces that speak / The silence of my experience.”
The poem is a typical example of how intimacy and comfort can be found in a clear and wonderful atmosphere.
The poem is rich with sensory imagery which draws readers into the café setting. Using phrases like “ sweet smell of coffee”,”Cappuccino scents”, the persona builds an image of coffee with a pervasive scent that contributes to the atmosphere of the poem. The choice of words for sounds-”sweet music”,”jazzy tunes”add to a relaxed and reflective mood. These sensory details create a comforting atmosphere portraying the place as one where we can unwind and simply be.
Beneath the surface of the poem,there is a theme of solitude, reflection and memory. In the last three lines,the café becomes a crucible for the creation of significant memories that contribute to the persona’s identity.
The poem is composed of short, succinct stanzas , mostly quatrains. The lines flow smoothly,much like the “fine vapours” and “silk strands” mentioned in the poem.
The poem beautifully captures the essence of a café- as not just a place to drink coffee but a sanctuary where simple moments become timeless memories.
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Adeshola Eniola.V.
“Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a poem that describes and portrays coffee Cafe in a very appealing way. He made use of words that appeals to the sense of sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. He also pictures his lover inside the Cafe. This poem if viewed from another perspective can be seen as a poem on the persona’s lover. The poetic persona describes who his lover is and how her feels about her with tye use of coffee related terminologies.
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Oyinlade Esther Oluwafeyikemi.
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The poem “Coffee Cafe” describes a calm and thoughtful moment in a coffee café, using soft sounds, scents, and images to express peace and reflection. The speaker connects the smell of coffee, the sound of music, and the taste of cakes to emotions like comfort, warmth, and even loneliness. Comparing a voice to the smell of coffee shows how certain moments or people can feel soothing and special. The setting seems quiet, yet full of feeling — the “silence” is not empty, but meaningful.
Through simple things like jazzy tunes and carrot cakes, the poem shows how little details can stir deep memories. The café becomes more than just a place — it becomes a space where the speaker feels present, reflective, and at peace. In the end, it’s about how ordinary experiences can shape who we are and help us feel connected to ourselves.
AGBAJE OLUWASHINDARA MOYINOLUWA
240102011
This is a sensory-rich, deeply atmospheric poem, evoking the comfort, nostalgia, and intimacy found in a café setting. It’s delicate, meditative, and emotionally warm. Let’s break it down line-by-line and then unpack its themes, tone, and literary devices.
Music is described as a scent, rising like steam from a cup. The fusion of music and coffee creates a synesthetic effect, blurring the lines between sound and smell. It sets a relaxing and sensual tone.
The poet persona compares a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee — both gentle, warm, and irresistibly familiar. It suggests an emotional connection to the woman, wrapped in calm affection or even longing.
The café becomes a space of identity and reflection. It’s not just a place; it’s a container of memory, where the speaker exists outside of time — rooted in sensation, memory, and quiet awareness.
This is a gentle, immersive meditation on being present, on how simple sensory experiences can awaken deeper emotions and memories. The café becomes not just a physical location but a symbol of emotional grounding, intimacy, and self-reflection.
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Damilare-Ojo Raphael Anuoluwa
The poem captures a quiet and meaningful moment by combining feelings, senses, and memories. It opens with the line “Her voice is like the smell of coffee,” showing that the woman’s voice gives the same warmth and comfort as coffee. Words like “soft” and “uniquely alluring” make the voice sound special and attractive to the speaker. The poem then describes gentle sounds and feelings—“like silk strands beneath breeze”—which create a calm and soothing mood of solitude. The speaker notices simple pleasures such as eating carrot cakes, listening to jazzy tunes, and smelling cappuccino, which all mix together to make the café feel cozy and special. In the last stanza, the speaker reflects that this café moment creates “refined memories” that feel timeless and deeply personal. The poem uses taste, sound, smell, and touch to show how ordinary experiences can become meaningful, connecting the outside world with inner emotions. It is gentle, romantic, and reflective, showing how small pleasures can create lasting memories and feelings of peace.
Madu Chika Jonas.
Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s poem “Ah! The sweet smell of coffee, succinct poetry, and all that jazz” captures a moment of calm reflection within the soft and familiar space of a coffee café. The poem draws its strength from sensory images, combining the aroma of coffee, the softness of jazz music, and the quiet companionship of poetry to create a comforting and nostalgic mood. Through the use of figurative language and carefully chosen imagery, the poet expresses a deeply personal experience that is both ordinary and quietly profound.
The most noticeable feature of the poem is its vivid imagery. From the very first stanza, Avajah draws the reader into the sensory world of the café “Sweet music Like fine vapours rise.” The comparison of music to vapour creates a floating, airy feel, as if the sounds are gently drifting through the space. The poet continues this sensory layering with references to smell, sound, and taste. For example, in the line “Her voice Is like the smell of coffee,” the use of simile gives voice a scentsoft, warm, and inviting. This blending of the senses adds a delicate texture to the poem, creating a scene that feels both real and dreamlike.
Another effective technique used in the poem is personification. The line “surfaces that speak The silence of my experience” gives life to the objects in the café, suggesting that even the tables and walls hold memories and meaning. This quiet personification emphasizes the reflective tone of the poem, where silence communicates as powerfully as words or sounds. The poet also uses metaphor subtly throughout, such as in “Refined memories born,” where memories are described as something crafted or brewed much like coffee itself.
Structurally, the poem employs enjambment, allowing lines to flow without punctuation. This stylistic choice mirrors the continuous and unbroken experience of being lost in thought or deeply immersed in the surrounding atmosphere. The smooth transitions from stanza to stanza reflect the natural rhythm of jazz music, further enhancing the tone of ease and introspection.
Alliteration also plays a role in building rhythm and tone. Phrases such as “succinct poetry” and “sweet music” not only sound pleasing but also emphasize the simplicity and softness of the moment being described. The repetition of consonant sounds helps maintain a musical quality throughout the poem, echoing the jazz that plays in the background of the café.
The poem explores several themes, including solitude and reflection, sensory pleasure, art and inspiration, memory and nostalgia, and the calming power of everyday moments. These themes are not heavily stated but are gently revealed through the poem’s tone and choice of details. The café becomes a symbol of peace and inner stillness a place where the poet finds a sense of self, surrounded by simple yet meaningful elements.
In conclusion, Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s poem is a delicate celebration of sensory experience and quiet contemplation. Through its use of figurative language and a peaceful setting, the poem invites readers to pause, reflect, and appreciate the small joys that can arise from a familiar space filled with music, poetry, and the smell of coffee. It is a gentle reminder of how powerful ordinary moments can be when experienced with presence and emotion.
Hundeyin Testimony
240102075
Coffee Café. This illustrates the gentle and emotional journey through sound, smell, taste, and memory. It begins with the image of sweet music rising like vapour and blending with the enticing aroma of coffee. Right from the start, the poem sets a peaceful and cozy mood—almost like you’re in a quiet café, feeling completely at ease.
As it continues, the speaker describes a woman’s voice as soft and alluring, just like the smell of coffee. The poem becomes even more personal and deep. Sounds are described as silk strands in the breeze, moving through the speaker’s solitude, suggesting quiet reflection and maybe even a sense of longing or calm loneliness.
Everyday items—carrot cakes, cappuccino, jazz music—are filled with emotion. They aren’t just food or sound; they are symbols of memories, feelings, and presence. Even silence has meaning here. The line “surfaces that speak the silence of my experience” shows how the surroundings reflect the speaker’s inner world.
The ending lines tie everything together beautifully. The coffee café becomes a place of memory, where time feels still, and the speaker finds a sense of self and meaning.
In all, this poem is warm, calm, and full of feeling. It shows how small things—music, coffee, voices, and food—can hold deep emotional meaning. It blends the senses with memory and reflection in a way that feels peaceful and thoughtful. It’s like a quiet moment captured in words, rich with mood and emotion.
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The poem is a beautiful and sensory exploration of peaceful coffee cafe experience.It invites the reader to slow down, savor the moment and appreciate beauty in everyday life. The structure is free-verse, this creates a sense of fluidity and continuity.The speaker finds comforting the quite ,peaceful atmosphere of the cafe.The poem also reflects on the timelessness with memories refined like good coffee .The tone is peaceful and appreciative ,the mood is inviting.
“Solemn sounds” like silk strands is a simile. “Surfaces that speak” is a beautiful metaphor .The poem invites the reader to slow down and savor the moment and appreciate beauty in everyday life.
Ohanedo udoka 240102101
This poem paints a cozy, emotional picture of a café experience. It blends the sensual pleasures of music, coffee, and cake with deeper feelings of calm, memory, and presence. The poet compares sounds to silk and voices to coffee,soft, warm, and comforting. Everything in the café,the smells, the jazz, the tastes,stirs something quiet and personal inside. It’s not just about drinking coffee; it’s about being fully present in a beautiful, peaceful moment.
OLANREWAJU RIHANAT OPEYEMI – 240102110
The poem “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a soft and calming piece that captures the feeling of being in a quiet café. It shows how simple things like music, coffee, and silence can create deep emotions and memories. The poet uses short lines, peaceful images, and gentle language to express comfort, reflection, and stillness.
At the beginning, the poet writes, “Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise / Mix and mingle / with the enticing aroma of coffee.” This shows how the music and the smell of coffee come together in a sweet and peaceful way. The café is not loud or crowded—it’s soft and welcoming. The use of sound and smell creates a warm picture in the reader’s mind.
Later in the poem, the voice of someone is compared to the smell of coffee. The poet says, “Her voice / Is like the smell of coffee / Soft / And uniquely alluring.” This means the voice brings comfort, just like how coffee smells nice and familiar. It shows that the speaker finds peace in both the place and the people around.
The mention of carrot cakes being eaten shows that even small actions in the café mean something. The poet says, “Carrot cakes / munched / Dissolve within / Into the inner chambers.” This sounds like the food brings up feelings or memories. It’s not just about taste—it touches something inside.
Another line says, “Surfaces that speak / The silence of my experience.” This is a deep way of saying that even the quiet space understands the speaker. It shows how silence can also hold meaning. The poet gives life to the objects in the café, as if they can feel what the speaker feels.
Towards the end, the poet says, “Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here.” This means the moment feels important and lasting. It may seem simple, but the memory made in that quiet café stays with the speaker.
In all, “Coffee Café” is a short but meaningful poem. It uses soft words, calm images, and peaceful feelings to show how a café can be more than just a place to drink coffee. It can be a space for quiet thoughts, sweet memories, and gentle comfort.
Falaye Tomiwa Ezekiel— 240102109
This poem blends sensory imagery with emotional depth in a soothing, reflective tone.
The comparison of a soft voice to the smell of coffee is both vivid and tender.
Each stanza flows like sweet music, evoking the calm ambiance of a quiet café.
The use of phrases like jazzy tunes and carrot cakes adds a personal, cozy touch.
There is a beautiful balance of sound, scent, and solitude in the language.
The poem is a typical example of how succinct poetry can capture layered feelings— dulce.
A warm, aromatic piece — like a true cup of espresso ( concentrated coffee) for the soul.
Edward Rachael Michael
240303042
This poem paints a serene and intimate picture of a coffee café experience, using rich sensory imagery to explore memory, solitude, and the pleasure of presence. The poet likens music to rising vapors, seamlessly blending with the scent of coffee suggesting a harmony between sound, smell, and emotion.
The comparison of a woman’s voice to the aroma of coffee evokes warmth and deep allure, making the poem feel both romantic and nostalgic. Through delicate description like “silk strands beneath breeze”.The poet portrays a quiet moment of reflection, where even carrot cakes and cappuccino scents become symbols of comfort and connection.
In the final stanza, the café is no longer just a physical space; it becomes a keeper of memories and identity. The line “define the timelessness of my presence here” suggests that such peaceful, sensory-rich moments leave a lasting impression on the soul.
Ezeamaka Miracle Onyeisi
240102055
This poem feels like stepping into a quiet café where time slows down and every detail begins to stir something deeper. It is not just describing a scene; it is capturing a mood, a kind of peaceful solitude. The music, the scent of coffee, and the taste of cake all blend together to create a moment that feels gentle and emotional.
The line “Her voice is like the smell of coffee” stood out to me. It is such a calm and slightly suggestive image. It makes you think of someone whose presence is soft and comforting, the kind of voice that stays with you without being loud. It says a lot in such a quiet way, and I found that beautiful.
The poet uses the five senses in a very natural way. You can almost hear the music, feel the soft breeze, and taste the carrot cake dissolving. Even the silence feels full, like it carries meaning. It reminded me of times when I have been alone in a calm place, and everything around me seemed to match how I felt inside.
What I find most powerful is how the café turns into something more than just a setting. It becomes a space for reflection, memory, and presence. Even the surfaces are described as speaking, showing that the poet is deeply connected to the space in an emotional way.
This poem is quiet, but it lingers. It captures how the smallest details—music, coffee, a soft voice—can stay with us and shape the way we remember a moment.
This poem feels like a quiet moment captured in time—almost like stepping into a cozy café where music, memory, and mood blend effortlessly. I love how you use sensory imagery—especially smell, taste, and sound—to paint an atmosphere that’s both intimate and reflective. The comparison of a voice to the smell of coffee is particularly striking; it’s such a unique and delicate metaphor. There’s a soft melancholy in the lines about solitude and silence, but it’s not heavy—it feels more like peaceful introspection. The closing stanza wraps everything together beautifully, suggesting that even simple moments like sipping coffee can leave lasting impressions. It’s a calm, soulful piece.
Alabi Ayotomiwa Omolabake
240102002
This poem is known for its emotional and sensational experience in the cafe.
It conveys how the speaker finds a mesmerising blend of the smell,the taste and feeling that creates a unique and pleasant atmosphere.
In the poem,the aroma of the coffee symbolises comfort and warmth. The speaker finds it as something which brings a soft attraction to the atmosphere.
The speaker experiences a peaceful/wonderful solitude filled with gentle sensations and memories, reflected in verses like “sprawling through my solitude” and “surfaces that speak / The silence of my experience.”
The poem is a typical example of how intimacy and comfort can be found in a clear and wonderful atmosphere.
ADELEYE AISHAT ADEKUNMI—240102027
The poem “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a calm and beautiful poem that describes the experience of sitting in a café. The poet uses soft words and sweet images to show how the café is not just a place to drink coffee, but a place where the speaker feels peace, comfort, and deep emotions. It is a short poem, but it is full of feelings, memories, and quiet moments.
From the beginning of the poem, we see how the café feels like magic. The poet says, “Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise / Mix and mingle / with the enticing aroma of coffee.” Here, we can almost hear the music and smell the coffee at the same time. The poet combines sound and smell, which makes the café feel alive and warm. It’s like the music and the coffee are dancing together in the air.
The poet also talks about a woman’s voice, saying it is “like the smell of coffee / Soft / And uniquely alluring.” This shows that the poet finds the voice sweet, gentle, and comforting. It reminds him of something good, just like the smell of fresh coffee. We can tell that the café reminds him of someone special, or maybe a nice memory from the past.
The poem also talks about other things in the café, like carrot cakes and jazz music. These small things help to show how the speaker is really taking in the moment. When he says, “Carrot cakes / munched / Dissolve within / Into the inner chambers,” it sounds like the taste of the cake brings back memories or touches something deep in his heart. It’s not just food—it means something to him.
One of my favorite parts is when the poet says, “Surfaces that speak / The silence of my experience.” It means that even though he is not talking, the things around him in the café seem to understand him. The tables, chairs, and walls have seen so much, and now they are part of his quiet moment. This shows that sometimes silence can speak louder than words.
At the end of the poem, the poet says, “Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here.” This tells us that the moment in the café is so special, it feels like time has stopped. The memories he creates in the café will stay with him forever.
In conclusion, “Coffee Café” is a gentle poem that shows how a quiet place can hold deep meaning. The poet uses lovely images to talk about sound, smell, taste, and feeling. It is a peaceful poem that teaches us to enjoy small moments, because they can bring comfort, memories, and a sense of belonging. The café becomes more than just a shop—it becomes a place where the poet connects with himself.
VANESSA KELECHI NDUKWE..
“Coffee cafe” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a poem that depicts the nostalgic coffee shop experience putting together the sense of smell,sound and taste.The poet makes use of atemporality in this poem to the presence in emotional resonance of such a setting.The poet also makes use of imagery , symbolism and comparism as well.The theme of solitude is also explored in this poem with the poet finding comfort in quiet moments amidst all the bustle of the cafe.The poet also make use of imagery such as “sweet music like fine vapours rise” and “solemn sound like silk strands beneath breeze” adds depth and texture to the poem.
The poem is generally an acknowledgement and admiration to the coffee shop experience and it’s vibrant and inviting atmosphere.
“Coffee Cafe”by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah, is a poem that shows the beauty in the simplicity of a coffee cafe. The persona finds solace in the coffee cafe, where they can escape their thoughts. Through the metaphor of coffee, the persona describes their lover, emphasizing the peculiarity of their voice.
The poet creates a vivid atmosphere for readers through the use of sensory details like coffee aroma, music and carrot cakes. The poem suggests that the coffee cafe is a place for the persona to reminisce on moments with their loved ones.
Ultimately, the poem captures the essence of love and nostalgia, thereby making the coffee cafe a sanctuary for cherished memories.
“Coffee Café” is a gentle, sensory-rich poem that captures the warmth and quietude of a café experience. Through soft imagery: coffee aromas, jazzy tunes, and the hush of solitude, the poet creates a calm, reflective mood. Each stanza flows like steam from a warm mug, blending sound, scent, and memory. The metaphor comparing a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee is especially tender and evocative. With its slow rhythm and delicate language, the poem invites readers into a peaceful moment of self-awareness and nostalgia. It’s a subtle yet intimate piece that celebrates presence and stillness.
MOSHOOD TEMILADE ABIKE
In Coffee Cafe, Ifeanyichukwu Avajah paints a sensory-rich picture of a quiet café where coffee, jazz, and memory blend into a soothing, introspective experience. Through soft imagery and gentle similes. like comparing a woman’s voice to the aroma of coffee. the poem explores themes of solitude, art, and personal reflection. The cafe becomes more than a place; it’s a sanctuary where taste, sound, and scent awaken emotion and meaning. With its free verse form and meditative tone, the poem captures the timeless beauty of simple moments that linger deeply within us.
Ogunsola Olamide Motunrayo
“Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a poem that masterfully employs sensory details to captivate its readers. The title “Coffee Cafe” is straightforward, giving the reader a peek into the poem. The poem’s structure and language work together to create a vivid atmosphere, and the poet’s use of figurative devices adds depth to the poem, inviting readers to visit the cafe. The exploration of the sense of smell is a striking aspect that creates a vivid sensory experience. The comparison of a human voice to the smell of coffee adds a unique layer of depth. The poet’s use of figurative language evokes a deep sense of warmth and nostalgia. Metaphors, similes, and personification are evident throughout the poem, while oxymoron combines contrasting ideas. Overall, “Coffee Cafe” creates vivid sensory experiences, drawing readers into the cafe atmosphere.
“Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a poem that masterfully employs sensory details to captivate its readers. The title “Coffee Cafe” is straightforward, giving the reader a peek into the poem. The poem’s structure and language work together to create a vivid atmosphere, and the poet’s use of figurative devices adds depth to the poem, inviting readers to visit the cafe. The exploration of the sense of smell is a striking aspect that creates a vivid sensory experience. The comparison of a human voice to the smell of coffee adds a unique layer of depth. The poet’s use of figurative language evokes a deep sense of warmth and nostalgia. Metaphors, similes, and personification are evident throughout the poem, while oxymoron combines contrasting ideas. Overall, “Coffee Cafe” creates vivid sensory experiences, drawing readers into the cafe atmosphere.
The poem is a beautiful and sensory exploration of peaceful coffee cafe experience.It invites the reader to slow down, savor the moment and appreciate beauty in everyday life. The structure is free-verse, this creates a sense of fluidity and continuity.The speaker finds comforting the quite ,peaceful atmosphere of the cafe.The poem also reflects on the timelessness with memories refined like good coffee .The tone is peaceful and appreciative ,the mood is inviting.
“Solemn sounds” like silk strands is a simile. “Surfaces that speak” is a beautiful metaphor .The poem invites the reader to slow down and savor the moment and appreciate beauty in everyday life.
The poem reflects a calming personal experience in a coffee cafe. It is a poem of twenty four lines with no rhyme scheme. It is a free verse poem. It vividly makes use of imagery and the poem appeals to our sense of sight in line 2- “like fine vapours rise” the sense of sight in line 6- “is like the smell of coffee”, line 18- “cappuccino scents”, the sense of taste in line 13/14- “carrot cakes/ munch” and the auditory sense(hearing) in line 17- “jazzy tunes”. The poem also makes use of enjambment which symbolises incomplete thought. As the poem has a dreamy vibe, it’s not just meant to be read, it’s give one as experience as if one is at the scene. It puts the reader to a cafe space.
It’s major theme is the beauty of sensory experience. Most people like the rustle and bustle of a noisy place but a quiet and calm scenery of a simple cafe can appeal nicely to the sense organs. The poem also makes use of alliteration in “solemn sounds/ like silk strands”. It also makes use of metaphor as “Her” is used as the first word of the second stanza “Her voice”. “Her” in this context can mean the coffee itself, or it can be a memory of the poet. In conclusion, the poem gives an appreciation to our sensory organs by showing the beauty in something as simple as a coffee cafe.
Coffee café by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a deeply evocative poem in which the poet persona compels the reader to ponder and resonate deeply with the theme—coffee. It is entwined with metaphors, mediative and compelling use of imagery. The writer invites readers into a realm where he expresses his profound love not only for coffee but also for the distinct vibe that the café evokes—an environment that fosters shared connection and relationships with shared moments. The comparison of coffee to intangible sensations, “like silk strands / beneath breeze/ sprawling through my solitude” speaks to how the poet elevates a simple beverage into a full-bodied experience. Through the poem, the reader is immersed to see the café as an environment where ideas ‘brew’ as effortlessly as expresso; an environment that fuels inspiration and invites thoughtful exchange of ideas.
Hmm, perhaps this is why this beautiful piece was scribbled on a serviette at a café…
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The poem “Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah paints a rich and colourful picture using the five senses—sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch—to express feelings, memories, and a strong sense of being present. The poet uses imagery and mixes different senses together, like comparing music to “fine vapours,” to create a soft, dreamy mood. The woman’s voice is described as smelling like coffee, showing how gentle and attractive it is. These descriptions help show the calm and peaceful emotions the speaker feels in the café’s relaxing environment.
In the second part of the poem, the speaker becomes more thoughtful. Phrases like “solemn sounds” and “surfaces that speak” show how quiet the place is and how it helps the speaker reflect on their thoughts. Simple actions like eating carrot cake and smelling cappuccino carry deeper meaning—they become part of a quiet routine that helps the speaker connect with themselves and their past. The café turns into more than just a place—it becomes a space filled with meaningful memories. The poem ends by showing how important this moment is to the speaker, where time feels like it stands still and the simple pleasures of the café bring deep peace and reflection.
The poem presents a vivid and reflective experience rooted in the cozy atmosphere of a coffee cafe, it create a world of sensory depth, emotional solitude, and quiet memory. The poem invites the readers to linger within the poet’s intimate reflections. The poem masterfully combines imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, and tone to transform an everyday setting into a rich emotional and sensory journey. Each literary device supports the central message that in quiet moments and familiar spaces, one can find beauty, connection, and timeless presence.
The poem “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah captures a calm and sweet moment in a café. The poet uses the smell of coffee, the sound of jazz, and the taste of carrot cake to show how peaceful and deep the experience is. The voice of a woman is compared to coffee—soft and special. The poet enjoys his time alone, with music and memories surrounding him. Each stanza brings a new feeling, mixing sound, smell, and taste. The café becomes more than a place; it is a space of thought and emotion. The poem shows that small things like music and coffee can bring deep joy and meaning.
The poem reflects the mood of the speaker and the sensory experience he had through the “sweet music ” which portrays peace to the soul and the savour of the coffee when with with the sweet music brings warmth to the speaker from the cold experiences of life he had.Also,the voice of singer and the smell of coffee is a symbolic metaphor which compare the voice to the smell that portrays calmness and warmth that attracts him from the distraction of life that kept away his peace.
Moreover, Ifeanyi Avajah also reflects the experience the solemn music does to his loneliness,that the depth of the music spreads through his solitude taking him out of that lonely state.Moreso,the imagery of the “Carrot cake munched and dissolve within into the inner chambers” shows the impact things in that certain environment reflects deeply on his personality likewise the imagery of the Jazzy tunes and Cappuccino which gives warmth and melting away of his life experiences.
In conclusion,the speaker gives human qualities to inanimate objects “Surfaces that speak The silence of my experience.The speaker using the quiet environment of the coffee café which reflects his present emotional resonance.
The poem “Coffee Cafe” is a lyrical and metaphorical piece that explores various themes such as peace and serenity, reflection and solitude, and the comfort found in simple acts like drinking coffee. It also highlights the theme of love and admiration, expressed through gentle imagery and emotional reflection.
In the first part of the poem, the speaker sets the image of music rising like vapours to “mix and mingle with the enticing aroma of coffee.” This portrays a soothing atmosphere, much like sipping coffee while soft music plays in the background. It reflects calmness and peace, showing how doing simple things can create emotional warmth and ease.
The second part directly expresses admiration for a woman by comparing her soft and attractive voice to the aroma of coffee, which is something desirable. This shows the speaker’s deep affection and how ordinary things can carry strong emotional meaning when connected to someone special.
The final part reflects a peaceful setting where the persona finds solitude just by listening to music and observing his surroundings. The mention of carrot cake, jazzy tunes, and cappuccino scents adds to the mood of quiet reflection. It shows that even in silence, deep feelings and lasting memories can be formed from simple, meaningful experiences.
In conclusion, *Coffee Cafe* shows how peace, love, and reflection can be found in the quietness of simple things. The poem portrays that moments like sipping coffee, listening to soft music, or sitting in silence are something calming and soothing. Through calm words and gentle images, the poet celebrates the beauty of solitude and the quiet joy found in small, meaningful experiences.
Iluyomade Hannah
Coffee Café by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah explores the exceeding delight and comfort that comes from drinking coffee and listening to Jazz music in a coffee café. With the rich use of imagery, the poet paints a vivid picture that appeals to the senses, blending the “enticing aroma of coffee” with “sweet music.” As the poem unfolds, there is a comparison as the poet likens the smell of coffee to a woman’s voice. He describes the arouma as being soft and alluring–the smell is not choky and it still remains enticing. Furthermore, we see in the poem how the writer describes the song has piercing into his soul as it sprawls away solitude. The mention of carrot cakes adds to the sensory delight, while the combination of jazz and coffee evokes a sense of nostalgia and emotional warmth. The coffee café rebirths memories and they define the timelessness of his presence. Ultimately, “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a sensory-rich poem that celebrates the comforting fusion of coffee, jazz, and memory as an escape from solitude.
“Coffee Café” is a poem that generally gives the extreme imagery of sound, smell, and sight. The poet uses language to describe the verbal ability of a lover. He give the image of her solemn oral aptitude through the extreme use of language. The persona enjoys the sweetness of her sound and the softness of her voice. “Beneath breeze, sprawling through my solitude”. The stanza describes the lowness and solemnness of her voice their private place of intimacy. The poet compares her voice to the sweetness of coffee.
Coffee Cafe by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a reflective poem that captures comfort, emotions and memories found in a Nook café setting. Using rich sensory imagery—like the aroma of coffee, the sound of jazz, and the taste of carrot cake—the poet explores themes of solitude, nostalgia, and inner peace. The café becomes a timeless space where simple pleasures evoke deep feelings and cherished memories.
This poem explores how everyday experiences like drinking coffee and listening to music can evoke deep emotions and memories. Using rich sensory imagery, the poet blends sound, smell, taste, and touch to create a calm, reflective atmosphere.
The opening compares music to “fine vapours” that mix with the “aroma of coffee,” linking sound and scent to set a soothing tone. The poet then describes a voice as “like the smell of coffee,” suggesting warmth and emotional intimacy.
Softer images like “silk strands / Beneath breeze” reflect a peaceful solitude, while the act of eating “carrot cakes” becomes symbolic of inner reflection. The final lines bring all the senses together, showing how jazz music, coffee scents, and silence shape meaningful memories.
Overall, the poem reveals how small, sensory details can define timeless moments and connect us to our inner selves.
OLANREWAJU EMMANUEL
The speaker portrays a good mood and the love she has for coffee, having she taking it for a long time, describing how much love she has for coffee and she enjoyed the smell, the taste and sweetness. The author makes use of figurative languages to convey it meanings, the author makes use of simile to compare the relationship she has with coffee and also, the use of personification was in involved where the speaker voiced, Carrot cake
Munched
Dissolve within
Into the inner chambers.
The speaker expressed her emotions about coffee cafe.
Coffee café is a poem that vividly utilizes sensory imagery to evoke a rich, intimate atmosphere. The recurring use of coffee, its aroma, taste, and association serve as a symbol of comfort, warmth, and reflective solitude. Descriptive phrases like “sweet music,” “soft,” and “enticing aroma” create a soothing atmosphere, emphasizing the sensory pleasure found in a daily routine at the café. The narrator emphasises on the memories engrained in the café through the smell, taste, sound sensory organs and how all of it brings comfort.
In conclusion, the poem explores the deep emotional connection between sensory experiences and personal memories of peace and serenity, with coffee serving as a catalyst.
ADENUGA YETUNDE KUDIRAT
In this poem, the poet uses rich sensory imagery to create a peaceful, reflective atmosphere. The poem blends sound, scent, and taste—“sweet music,” “the smell of coffee,” “carrot cakes”—to draw the reader into a calm, intimate space. The café becomes more than a setting; it is a place where the speaker finds solitude and quiet meaning.
The comparison of a woman’s voice to coffee—“soft and uniquely alluring”—highlights how personal connections and emotions are tied to sensory experiences. Gentle metaphors like “silk strands beneath breeze” express the poet’s internal stillness and subtle joy.
In the final lines, the café becomes a symbol of memory and presence: “Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here.” Avajah shows that simple moments—sitting, listening, tasting—can leave lasting impressions. The poem quietly celebrates the beauty of stillness and self-awareness.
This poem uses sensory details to create a vivid picture of a coffee shop experience. The first stanza focuses on the music and the aroma of coffee, comparing the singer’s voice to the enticing smell of coffee. The second stanza shifts to the sounds, likening them to silk strands in the breeze, evoking a sense of solitude. The third stanza introduces the taste of carrot cake, which dissolves into the inner chambers, creating a sense of intimacy. The final stanza ties everything together, with jazzy tunes, cappuccino scents, and the surfaces of the cafe all contributing to the experience, which defines the timelessness of the poet’s presence.
In a nutshell, the poet uses sound, smell, taste, and touch, to express feelings, comfort, presence, and quiet connection. Through soft imagery and thoughtful language, it shows how a simple café visit can hold deep emotional meaning
AYOOLA IRETOJOJU ROSE
This is a delicate, sensory-rich poem that explores the experience of solitude, memory, and calm within the quiet comfort of a café. The poem immerses the reader in a world of scent, sound, and taste—primarily evoked through the aroma of coffee, soft music, and the enjoyment of carrot cakes and cappuccino.
The poet, Ifeanyichukwu Avajah, uses imagery effectively, transforming ordinary café moments into almost sacred experiences. The comparison of a woman’s voice to “the smell of coffee”—“soft and uniquely alluring”—demonstrates synesthesia, blending sound and scent to convey intimacy and subtle attraction. Phrases like “silk strands beneath breeze” and “surfaces that speak” add a dreamlike quality, reflecting the speaker’s introspection.
Avajah’s tone is gentle and reflective. The free verse form and lack of punctuation mirror the flow of thoughts and sensations, creating a peaceful rhythm that matches the tranquil setting. The café becomes more than a place—it is a mental and emotional space where “refined memories” are born, highlighting the theme of timelessness and the deep impact of quiet, meaningful experiences.
Overall, “Coffee Cafe” is a lyrical meditation on the richness of simple moments. It shows how ordinary spaces—like a coffee shop—can hold extraordinary emotional and sensory resonance, reminding us to be present and to find beauty in stillness.
The poem captures the nuanced interplay of sensory experience, memory, and emotional connection within the everyday context of a coffee café. The poem delicately balances the themes of solitude and intimacy, inviting the reader to reflect on how simple experiences can encapsulate profound moments of presence and connection.
This is a lovely poem that describes a cup of coffee in an alluring manner. The poet makes use of visual imagery to show the readers the soothing experience one gets from a cup of coffee. The alluring manner with which this poem is written makes the reader crave a cup of coffee. The line ‘Her voice is like the smell of coffee’ reflects that the smell of coffee reminds the poetic persona of someone, probably his lover. This portrays that the smell of coffee is so refined, it could make us remember our loved ones.
Sodiyan Funmilayo Tolani
This poem is a sensory and reflective exploration of emotions and experiences in a coffee cafe setting. The poet highlights a sense of intimacy and nostalgia for a woman, describing “her voice” as “like the smell of coffee, so soft and uniquely alluring.”
The coffee cafe setting is clearly described, with “sweet music,” “enticing aromas of coffee,” and “jazz tunes” that evoke a sense of warmth and intimacy. This poem combines sensory details to create a nostalgic atmosphere, reminiscing about memories of the woman.
The poet’s use of sensory details, such as “sweet music like fine vapor rise” and “enticing aroma of coffee,” creates a rich and evocative atmosphere. The comparison of the woman’s voice to the smell of coffee is a simile that blends the senses of hearing and smell, creating a synesthetic effect.
The poem explores themes of memory, connection, sensuality, timelessness, and nostalgia. The poet’s reflective state is evident, as he revisits memories of his lover and associates them with the coffee cafe. The poem portrays a sense of mindfulness, with the poet defining the “timelessness of my presence” in the coffee shop.
The poet’s use of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, and personification, creates a vivid and intimate atmosphere. The personification of “surface that speaks the silence of my experience” suggests a deep connection between the coffee cafe and the poet’s emotions.
The poem conveys the poet’s emotional experience and memories shared with the woman, highlighting the significance of sensory details in evoking emotions and nostalgia.
This poem is incredibly rich and atmospheric. It captures a quiet moment in a café and turns it into something deeply reflective and almost sacred. The sensory imagery is especially striking,sounds, smells, textures, and tastes all blend together to create a scene that feels alive and emotionally layered. Lines like “Her voice / Is like the smell of coffee” stand out for their use of synesthesia, where senses are beautifully interwoven to express emotion and presence.
There’s a calm, almost meditative tone throughout, and the solitude it portrays doesn’t feel sad, it feels intentional and nourishing. The poem gently explores how small, everyday experiences,like sipping cappuccino, listening to music, or eating carrot cake,can carry emotional weight and trigger meaningful reflection. I also love the way the final stanza ties everything together by introducing memory and timelessness. It suggests that even fleeting moments can leave lasting imprints on us. Overall, it’s a thoughtful, delicate, and emotionally resonant piece.
Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah’s poem “Coffee Cafe” presents a rich, meditative moment in a coffee. The poem explores themes of solitude, sensory immersion, and the quiet depth of personal experience.
This poem beautifully captures a quiet, deeply personal moment in a café, where the speaker blends sensory details like sound, scent, taste, and touch to create a portrait of memory, emotion, and presence.
The poem opens with “Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise,” immediately suggesting that sound is not just heard but felt and inhaled, like steam from a cup. This image sets the tone for the rest of the piece, where senses intertwine. The music mixes with the “enticing aroma of coffee,” reinforcing the café as a space of sensory convergence. This is not just a physical location; it’s a lived, felt experience.
The second stanza introduces a figure “her voice”that parallels the aroma of coffee: “Soft / And uniquely alluring.” The simile links emotional warmth to physical comfort, suggesting a subtle, perhaps romantic or nostalgic memory. The comparison elevates an ordinary detail into something deeply personal.
The third stanza brings a quiet mood: “Solemn sounds, Like silk strands Beneath breeze.” The alliteration and soft consonants create a whispering texture, matching the tone. “Sprawling through my solitude” confirms the speaker’s alone-ness, but not loneliness it feels peaceful, perhaps even fulfilling.
Taste enters next: “Carrot cakes / munched / Dissolve within.” The minimal phrasing mimics the gentle, slow act of savoring, reinforcing the stillness of the moment. This calm continues with “Jazzy tunes / Cappuccino scents / And surfaces that speak.”
The final stanza offers a reflective conclusion: “Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here.” Time seems suspended. The café becomes a symbolic space where sensory experiences create lasting impressions, anchoring the speaker in the present while evoking the past.
The poem “Ah! The sweet smell of coffee, succinct poetry, and all that jazz” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a masterful exploration of the sensory experience of a café. As the poem begins, the speaker is transported to a cozy café, where the “sweet smell of coffee” and “jazzy tunes” create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The use of vivid imagery, such as “fine vapours rise” and “cappuccino scents,” effectively evokes a sense of comfort and tranquility, drawing the reader into the serene world of the café.
As the poem progresses, the speaker’s voice is revealed to be soft and alluring, much like the comparison to the smell of coffee. The tone is tranquil and reflective, inviting the reader to step into the peaceful atmosphere of the café. The speaker’s solitude is not portrayed as isolating, but rather as a chance to savor the simple pleasures in life. The “solemn sounds like silk strands” beneath the breeze create a sense of gentle movement, further emphasizing the calming ambiance.
The poem’s exploration of themes is equally impressive. The speaker finds solace in the café, where “refined memories born” and “timelessness” is achieved. The café becomes a sanctuary, a place where the speaker can escape the pressures of time and indulge in the joy of the moment. The use of metaphors, similes, and personification adds depth and richness to the poem, making it a delightful read.
The poetic devices employed in the poem are noteworthy. The comparison of the speaker’s voice to the smell of coffee is a clever metaphor, while the simile “solemn sounds like silk strands” creates a vivid image in the reader’s mind. The personification of “surfaces that speak” adds a sense of mystery and wonder to the poem, inviting the reader to ponder the meaning behind the words.
Ultimately, the poem is a beautiful tribute to the café experience, capturing the essence of a peaceful moment in time. It encourages the reader to appreciate the small joys in life and the beauty of solitude. Through its masterful use of imagery, tone, and poetic devices, the poem creates a sense of timelessness, drawing the reader into the serene world of the café.
Akinwunmi Joshua boluwatife
“Coffee Café” is a quiet, reflective poem that captures the emotional weight of simple, everyday moments. Set in a café, the poem focuses on a shared experience likely between two people who once meant a lot to each other. The poet uses this space to explore themes of memory, love, silence, and maybe even loss.
The language is simple and gentle, and the tone is calm, almost nostalgic. There’s a deep emotional connection in the poem, but it’s not loud or dramatic, it’s felt in silence, in the act of sitting together, maybe drinking coffee, maybe saying nothing at all. The café becomes a symbol of routine and closeness, and the memory of it lingers.
Overall, the poem reminds us how powerful small moments can be how something as ordinary as sharing a drink in a quiet café can mean everything when the person is no longer there.
“Coffee Cafe” is a gentle poem which uses imagery to describe a feeling of calm and peace in a coffee shop. Through the effective use of sensory imagery, the poet allows readers to connect with the writer. Through diction, it shows how powerful metaphors can enrich meaning.
This is a reflective poem that shows a moment of being alone, and immersing oneself in the different sensations-aroma of coffee,solemn sounds…
This poem also has synthetic and pleasing imagery,therefore creating emotional stillness, capturing a moment of personal connection and quiet reflection.
“Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a gentle poem about enjoying a quiet moment in a café. Through the smell of coffee, soft music, and simple treats, the poet shows how everyday experiences can bring peace and deep reflection. The café becomes a space of calm and memory, where even small details feel meaningful. It’s a reminder to slow down and find beauty in the little things.
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The poem is about the peaceful and comforting experience of being in a coffee café. It describes how music, coffee smells, soft voices, food, and calm sounds come together to create a relaxing and memorable moment for the writer. The poem shows how simple things in a café can bring happiness, comfort, and lasting memories.
Wow. This poem is like walking into a cozy café and letting every sense come alive. The imagery is delicious — “sweet music like fine vapours” immediately creates a vibe of warmth and subtle joy.
That line “Her voice is like the smell of coffee” is so simple but powerful — soft, familiar, comforting, and strangely addictive. It’s such a clever metaphor that connects sound and scent in a really intimate way.
I love how the lines don’t try too hard to impress — they just breathe. The mention of “carrot cakes munched” grounding the poem in something tangible, something sweet and homely, hits different.
Also, “surfaces that speak the silence of my experience”? That line lingers. It’s deep in a way that feels personal — like the poet is having a private moment in public, but we’re quietly invited in.
It’s not just about coffee — it’s about presence, memory, solitude, maybe even healing. This is the kind of poem that makes you want to sit down, order something warm, and just exist.
10/10 vibes. ☕🎷📖
The poem describes a peaceful and personal moment in a coffee shop. The speaker enjoys the sweet music, the smell of coffee, and the soft voice of someone nearby. These simple things create a calm and pleasant mood. The breeze, the taste of carrot cake, and the smell of cappuccino add to the comfort. Even the quiet surfaces around seem to hold meaning. The café becomes a special place where the speaker feels present, relaxed, and filled with warm memories.
Coffee Cafe is a lighthearted poem that captures a sensory experience within a coffee shop. Using a great amount of imagery and comparison, Ifeanyichukwu Avajah enables readers to picture the soothing experience he gets from being in a coffee shop.
This poem is full with imagery that captures sound, smell, taste and memory. The imagery immerses the readers in a cozy atmosphere, inviting them to feel the comfort of the cafe. There’s also the presence of a female, described through sensory metaphor, whose voice is portrayed to be “soft” and “alluring” like “the smell of coffee”, linking sound with scent.
The use of simile in the first two stanzas compares sounds— music and voice— with coffee related terms in order to achieve a sense of warmth and familiarity. Eating “carrot cake” becomes not just about food entering the stomach but food going “into the inner chambers” of one’s memory. The speaker’s “solitude” is one filled with music and “solemn sounds” hinting that the speaker is not lonely but absorbed in private comfort.
The “jazzy tunes” that imply soft music may subtly suggest the free flowing structure of the poem and the calm tone likewise.
Ultimately, Coffee Cafe explores how simple pleasures— music, food, scent— can stir quiet meaning and presence in our lives!
The poem unfolds in a quiet cafe,using coffee’s aroma to bind together music, taste, and touch. Through simple images,jazz tunes “mixing” with vapors, cake “dissolving” into inner chambers.The speaker shows how everyday pleasures seep into memory. Soft sounds and flowing lines mirror the gentle pace of the scene, and by the end, the cafe becomes more than a setting,it is a place where time stretches, and small moments gain a lasting warmth.
The poem conveys a sense of calmness, solitude, and refinement. The poet mentions a certain cafe and his presence in the cafe is timeless, and memories are being created, the poem talks about finding serenity and joy in a cozy coffee shop, where music, flavors, and atmosphere come together to create a special experience.
The poet employs several literary devices such as personification ( Giving human like qualities to inanimate objects ), in stanza 5, line 3, it says ‘And surfaces that speak’ That gives the surface a human like quality suggesting they hold stories or emotions.
Symbolism ( When an object or color represents something more than its literal meaning ) is also another literary device that was incorporated in the poem, Stanza 6, Line 1, ‘coffee cafe’ This symbol evoke feelings of warmth, comfort and relaxation.
The literary devices help to craft a rich and immersive experience drawing the reader into the peaceful world of the cafe.
“Coffee cafe”by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah . The poem captures a calm and serene moment . The poet uses sensory images to help the reader understand the poem more . He uses Simile ” Her voice is like the smell if coffee” to Eulogize it . While in the Coffee cafe , memories began flowing as he remembers someone
This poem offers a gentle and reflective meditation on solitude, memory, and sensory experience, set within the familiar atmosphere of a coffee café. Through rich imagery and free verse, the poet transforms simple moments—like listening to music or tasting carrot cake—into deeply emotional and introspective experiences.
From the opening lines, the poem blends sound and smell: “Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise / Mix and mingle / with the enticing aroma of coffee.” This synesthetic imagery allows the reader to feel the ambiance, where music and scent create a soothing, immersive space. The café becomes a place not just of comfort but of quiet transformation.
The line “Her voice / is like the smell of coffee / Soft / And uniquely alluring” introduces a personal tone, suggesting intimacy or memory tied to the café. The speaker’s solitude is portrayed positively, as seen in “Solemn sounds / Like silk strands / Sprawling through my solitude”—a moment that reveals calmness rather than isolation.
Taste is also evoked: “Carrot cakes munched / Dissolve within / Into the inner chambers,” linking the act of eating with inner reflection. This quiet depth continues in “Jazzy tunes / Cappuccino scents / And surfaces that speak / The silence of my experience,” where the café reflects the speaker’s emotional world.
In the final stanza, “Coffee cafe / Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here,” the café is seen as a timeless space, where the speaker’s identity and memory find grounding.
Overall, the poem celebrates the power of simple, sensory moments to evoke emotion and meaning. The café becomes more than a place—it becomes a sanctuary for self-awareness, memory, and peace.
The poem merges auditory and olfactory sensations, comparing music to “fine vapors” and a voice to “the smell of coffee”. This creates a dreamy, intoxicating atmosphere where sound becomes almost tangible. The poem captures a fleeting, almost surreal moment where senses collide and emotions waver between comfort and isolation. Its fragmented form mirrors the instability of memory and perception, leaving the reader to “taste” the unresolved blend of sound, scent and solitude.
The poem evokes a calm, sensory-rich atmosphere, blending music, scent, taste, and emotion to capture a moment of reflective solitude in a café setting. The imagery is deeply sensual—”sweet music,” “enticing aroma of coffee,” “soft voice,” “carrot cakes”—and these sensations are tied to memory, presence, and self-awareness. The speaker experiences quiet intimacy, not just with the environment but with themselves.
Coffee cafe is a poem that portrays the use of imagery in the full sense using the cafe and the coffee. It also qualified the woman’s voice emotionally, comparing it to the smell of a coffee, soft, and also the comfortable and silent atmosphere which blends in emotions appropriately bringing out the sense of imagery to the fullest.
“Coffee Café” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah describes a calm moment in a coffee shop. The writer talks about the smell of coffee, soft music playing, and a quiet, peaceful feeling. He writes on a serviette while remembering someone, making the poem feel warm and thoughtful.
The poem coffee cafe uses personification giving human like qualities, emphasizing on welcoming atmosphere a sensory detail of the mixture of coffee aroma and music create a pleasing experience,
The atmosphere of the cafe conveys a warm comfort and peacefulness,
Transitioning to a private space the sound of eating the sound of crunching fade but music continues symbolizing a deeper connection to the atmosphere.
The cafe invokes calmness contemplation and positively affect memory and emotional reflection on the writer.
Ifeanyichukwu Avajah’s poem captures a tranquil café moment, where every detail—coffee, music, and silence—becomes poetic. The poet uses free verse and delicate imagery to blur the lines between the physical and emotional. Coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s a mood, a memory, and even a voice. The café space becomes sacred, where time slows down, and simple pleasures like jazz tunes and carrot cake evoke deep reflection. The poem celebrates the richness found in ordinary moments.
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The poem talks about a peaceful and quiet moment in a coffee cafe, bringing together sensory details to move the reader to an imaginative world of cafe, bringing to life things that are done in the coffee cafe
Using imagery and figurative language to convey the poet’s feeling and emotions
The poem “Coffee Cafe” is a calm and reflective piece that describes how simple things like music, coffee, and cake can bring deep emotional meaning. The poet uses senses like smell, taste, sound, and touch to create a peaceful and romantic mood.
The speaker compares a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee, soft and attractive. The poem also talks about being alone but feeling comforted by music and breeze. The line about carrot cakes “dissolving within” shows emotional satisfaction from food.
In the last part, the poet describes how the cafe holds memories and peace. The sounds, smells, and silence help the speaker feel present and thoughtful.
In summary, the poem shows how everyday experiences can become powerful and meaningful through reflection.
The poem describes a calm and relaxing moment in a coffee café, where music, coffee, and food combine to create a beautiful atmosphere. The poet uses sensory images like sound, smell, and taste to help the reader feel the experience. For example, the line “Her voice is like the smell of coffee, soft and uniquely alluring” compares a voice to the warm and inviting smell of coffee.
The poem also talks about solitude and reflection. Lines like “sprawling through my solitude” and “the silence of my experience” show that the café is a peaceful place where the poet feels at ease and thoughtful.
The style of the poem is free verse, without rhyme, which makes it flow naturally like casual thoughts. Overall, the poem shows how simple things like coffee, music, and quiet moments can create timeless and meaningful memories.
Coffee Café” captures a quiet, reflective moment in a café, where the speaker blends sounds, smells, and emotions into one rich atmosphere. The music, coffee, and cake aren’t just background, they stir memories and emotions. The poem is about presence, noticing the little things, and how ordinary places can hold timeless meaning. It feels personal but familiar, like we’ve all had a moment like that, alone but at peace, surrounded by soft noise and warm scents. The poet offers a quiet, meditative scene where simple café elements music, the scent of coffee, a slice of carrot cake, become entry points into deeper reflection. The poem doesn’t just describe a place; it captures a feeling, one of presence, stillness, and subtle emotional resonance.The speaker sits in solitude, but it isn’t a lonely silence. Instead, it feels intentional and comforting. The music is “sweet” and “rises like fine vapours,” suggesting not only sound but aroma and warmth. That kind of sensory blending where sound smells like vapor or a voice feels like a scent is central to the poem’s mood. It’s synesthetic and tender, making the moment feel soft and intimate.
A standout image is when the speaker says, “Her voice is like the smell of coffee “Soft
And uniquely alluring.” It’s personal, and that shift from general observation to intimate memory adds emotional weight to the poem. The café, in this sense, becomes a space where memory, presence, and mood all meet.
By the end, the speaker reflects on how the café scene creates “refined memories” that “define the timelessness” of the moment. The everyday becomes meaningful. It’s a poem about how ordinary spaces, when we’re truly present in them, can carry deep emotional significance.
The poem “Coffee Café” by Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah talks about a quiet and peaceful moment in a café. The poet uses soft words and clear images to show how things like music, the smell of coffee, and silence can bring comfort and deep thinking. The poem has a calm and gentle feel, helping the reader connect with the peaceful mood.
The poem begins with “sweet music” rising like “fine vapours”, mixing with the smell of coffee. This shows how sound and smell work together to create a relaxing moment. The poet also compares a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee, showing that it is soft and pleasant. Later, he talks about eating carrot cake, hearing jazzy music, and being alone but thoughtful.
The main ideas in the poem are peace, quiet thinking, enjoyment of simple things, and memory. The speaker is alone, but he is enjoying the moment. He is paying attention to small things around him and how they make him feel. The line “refined memories born / define the timelessness of my presence here” shows that this simple time in the café is something he will always remember.
The poet uses a few poetic tools. He uses simile, like “like fine vapours” and “like the smell of coffee”, to compare things. He also uses personification when he says “surfaces that speak”, as if objects can talk. There is no rhyme in the poem, and the lines are short and free, which makes the poem sound like natural thinking.
The tone of the poem is calm and gentle. The mood makes the reader feel warm, quiet, and thoughtful — like sitting alone in a nice café.
In conclusion, “Coffee Café” is a simple but deep poem that shows how peaceful and meaningful small moments can be. Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah uses everyday things to help us see the beauty in being still and alone, enjoying simple moments.
The poem masterfully merges sensory details to transport the reader to a serene coffee café experience, creating a calming and layered atmosphere that transcends a simple description of a coffee shop. Through the use of comparisons and metaphors, the poem’s persona conveys the allure of a woman’s voice, likening it to the “enticing aroma of coffee” and describing “solemn sounds as smooth silk strands.” The exploration of solitude and the silence of the speaker’s experience creates a peaceful atmosphere, where the speaker savors the moment, and the reader is invited to step into the tranquil world of the coffee café. The poet’s blending of sound and smell creates a dreamy atmosphere, drawing the reader into the serene world of the café, where refined memories are born and timelessness is defined. The poem’s use of everyday details, such as carrot cakes and jazzy tunes, adds depth and texture to the narrative, ultimately revealing the café as a space for reflection and contemplation, where quiet moments can be both peaceful and profoundly meaningful.
This poem centers on the poet persona love and admiration towards a person he loves. He compares her to that of coffee— “soft”, uniquely alluring “.
Her voice like”silk” and Jazzy tunes.
The last stanza , depict how much memories,the poet persona have towards the person he admires,he calls it timeless and ageless and it can never be forgotten even when time passes.
Coffee Café. A beauty created in calm solitude and in an intoxicating calming aroma. The beauty of this poem is not only in the words but the effect of the words on the readers. It is evident throughout the poem that it uses soft yet alluring metaphors. Due to such choice, the language of the poem is unique.
In the first two stanzas, the readers could smell the coffee as the words made a great impact. The poem is a not just a calm read. Coffee Café helps in the engaging the senses.
Even in further stanzas, the poem creates a manipulative illusion that makes the readers experience the softness of the poem. It might not be loud or filled with overly metaphors or ambiguity, but the serenity the poem possess makes powerful. Also, in further lines we can also hear the soft sounds of the munching and the jazz tunes.
Coffee Café, the poem that hides within coffee aroma, nostalgia, soft scent and calm.
The poem uses soft language and sensual imagery, such as: sound and smell to depict a particular setting that seems pleasing to the persona.
The poet compares music with vapours that rise and mix with the aroma of coffee. This experience expresses a feeling of delight in the persona’s voice.
The persona compares a female’s voice with the smell of coffee “soft and uniquely alluring” which brings satisfaction.
The persona further acknowledges the voice and relates it with “carrot cakes” which expresses persona’s satisfaction as the “carrot cakes” serve as an emotional nourishment beyond physical food.
In the last stanze, a specific setting is mentioned, which is the coffee cafe. The coffee cafe serves as a place where the persona experiences a unique experience.
Coffee cafe by Avajah is a peom that explores the use of sensory imagery in the best way, blending in emotions using the sound of music,and “the enticing aroma of coffee”,telling how soft the woman’s voice is, comparing it to the “smell of coffee”. The mixture of these elements brings out a calm, soft and best moment, letting emotions flow freely in accordance with the atmosphere .This poem portrays pleasure, emotions and reflection on memories helping the poet reflect in a serene and cozy atmosphere.
Oluwatosin Oluwatamilore
ifeanyichukwu’s “Coffee Café” is a poem that evokes the feeling of being in a coffee café by the use of synesthetic imagery__ blending sound, scent, and touch to deepen the emotional and reflective tone. The poet uses poetic metaphor to compare the voice of a person to the ” smell of coffee/ Soft/ And uniquely alluring, that is, comparing her voice to the warmth, familiarity and the strong impression the smell of coffee leaves on one’s senses. He paints a picture of a coffee café in the mind of the readers with “sweet music like fine vapors rise”. The readers can almost begin to imagine the “the enticing aroma of coffee”, the environment is cozy and serene, a reflective and nostalgic tone by the poet, “Coffee café/ Refined memories born/ Define the timelessness / Of my presence here. This line suggests not just memory, but identity shaped by place and moment. Overall, the poet finds solitude sipping Cappuccino and listening to solemn sounds in the café that he begins to have nostalgic feelings, almost as if he cant wait to return back to the comfort and coziness the café brings.
The poem “cafe coffee” Ifeanyichukwu Avaja is a classical poem that delves into the nature of simple life through the use of sensory images, figures of speech, and themes.
The poet was able to paint a vivid picture of the power of a living dance using sensory images. The poem explores the attitude of the people toward music and how they enjoy the simple acts with emotions.
The poem is also rooted in the theme of pleasure, nature, solitude, and peace. Words like “the silence of my experience” show how music becomes a comfort zone where the poet-persona enjoys café music and feels fulfilled a place where one can connect with the passion.
The poem also draws the reader into a calm and simple world, where the poet-persona is perched in a café. Jazzy tunes, soulful music, and the smell of coffee are blended together to form a peaceful and relaxing space.
It highlights the power of little things ,scent, sound, and taste in shaping memory and presence.
The image of “carrot cakes munched” and “soft voice like the smell of coffee” reflects how the persona finds meaning and depth in ordinary moments. The café becomes a reflective space where refined memories are born, and time feels suspended.
In all, the poem presents a soft tone that leads the reader to feel and smell the piece of art, and to rest in the quiet joy it offers.
The poem merge sensory details to transport the reader to a Serene coffee cafe experience. “sweet music” like “fine vapours rose”, “Her voice is like the smell of life”. Through comparison and metaphors the poem persona conveys the allure of a woman’s voice likening it to “enticing aroma of coffee” and describes “solemn sounds as smooth silk strand”. The poem explores the themes of Solitude; “ sprawling through my solitude” and “the silence of my experience” the persona is alone but not lonely. It also delves into Refinements and timelessness creating a peaceful atmosphere where the speaker savours the moment. The poem employs poetic devices like simile, metaphor and various imageries to invite the reader to step into the tranquil world of the coffee cafe refined memories are born and timelessness defined.
From the beginning of the poem,the poet uses personification among other figures of speech to paint a calm and almost intimate mental picture.the poet furthermore develops the scenery by continually creating cozy scenes with everyday cafe details like carrot cakes and cappuccino scents.
The jazzy tunes and refined memories creates an idea of nostalgic feelings.the last two lines – defines the TIMELESS of my PRESENCE”in the cafe moment denotes how simple moments can create meaningful and long lasting memories
Name: Odede Oreoluwa Dorcas
Oreoluwa, here’s a fresh take on the essay:
“Ah! The Sweet Smell of Coffee, Succinct Poetry, and All That Jazz,” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah, is a delightful dive into the café experience, using sensory details, figures of speech, and themes to paint a vivid picture. It’s a poetic nod to the power of art and the comfort of being alone.
The poem’s strength lies in its sensory details. The “sweet smell of coffee,” the “jazzy tunes,” and even the “carrot cakes munched” draw you right into the café. This sensory language is key in setting the mood, making the café feel warm and inviting.
Avajah uses figures of speech to add layers to the poem. Comparing music to “fine vapors” creates an almost dreamy feel, and linking the speaker’s voice to the smell of coffee adds a touch of intimacy. These literary devices show off Avajah’s skill in making the poem both beautiful and meaningful.
The poem touches on themes like the importance of solitude, the power of art, and the joy found in simple things. The café becomes a haven where the speaker enjoys coffee, music, and poetry, a place to escape and connect with their passions.
The café setting is special, representing a space for comfort and inspiration. The poem suggests these experiences are timeless, creating a sense of connection to the past. This nostalgia is a strong theme, highlighting the importance of holding onto joyful memories.
In short, Avajah’s poem is a skillful exploration of the café experience, using sensory details, figures of speech, and themes to create a poetic tribute to art and solitude. Through this analysis, we understand the speaker’s world, where simple pleasures become moments of beauty and meaning. It’s a testament to poetry’s ability to capture the human experience and stir emotions in the reader.
Avajah’s ‘Coffee Cafe’ gives a detailed explanation of delightness the persona feels in an environment whose background is filled with a ‘sweet music’ mixing and mingling with the ‘aroma of coffee’ – this creates a sensory imagery of smell and sound blending together to create happiness and comfort for the persona and this comfort can be seen in the third stanza; ‘Solemn sounds/ Like silk strands/beneath breeze…’,this shows how the poet has been able to draw the attention of readers to what the readers to what the persona encounters in a coffee cafe as he compares the music to ‘silk strands beneath the breeze…’. This doesn’t end there,the persona moves to comment on the scents of the ‘cappuccino’ as it is a source of ‘refined memories ‘,that is, at that moment which he spends in taking a coffee,a lot of experiences are brought back to the present and he always enjoys the moment.
Avajah’s ‘Coffee Cafe’ gives a detailed explanation of delightness the persona feels in an environment whose background is filled with a ‘sweet music’ mixing and mingling with the ‘aroma of coffee’ – this creates a sensory imagery of smell and sound blending together to create happiness and comfort for the persona and this
This poem evokes a vivid sensory experience, blending sound, scent, and texture into a moment of quiet reflection. The use of coffee and music as recurring motifs creates a layered atmosphere that is intimate, and introspective. The pairing of jazzy tunes and cappuccino scents reflects a deeply personal space where memory and present feeling coexist.
The language is soft and fluid, mirroring the emotions being conveyed. Phrases like “her voice is like the smell of coffee” and “silk strands beneath breeze” are especially evocative, giving abstract feelings a tangible form. The speaker seems to find a kind of gentle solace in this cafe space, where even the quietness has a voice.
There’s also a subtle emotional weight beneath the calm imagery. Words like “solitude” and “refined memories” hint at nostalgia or longing, suggesting that this is more than just a physical place, it’s a mental retreat. The poem captures not just the ambiance of a cafe but the inner life unfolding within it.
The poem paints a calm and intimate scene inside a coffee café, where soft music, familiar scents, and quiet moments blend together. From the opening lines, there’s a gentle mood that sets the tone — music rises like vapour, mixing with the aroma of coffee. The poet invites us into a space where the senses guide reflection, and even silence seems to speak.
One of the most memorable comparisons is the line about her voice being like the smell of coffee. It’s a fresh and unusual metaphor, but it works well — suggesting warmth, comfort, and something quietly captivating. The poem continues to build on that sensory experience with small details, like the taste of carrot cake or the feel of breeze and music, all helping to express a deeper emotional state.
By the end, the café becomes more than just a setting. It represents a kind of timeless presence — a place where memory, solitude, and feeling all come together. The poem is soft and understated, but powerful in the way it finds meaning in ordinary moments.
The poem captures a peaceful moment in a coffee shop, where the speaker reflects on life through the sounds of music, the smell of coffee, and the taste of cake. Using soft and sensory language, the poet shows how small, everyday experiences can carry deep emotional meaning.
The poet draws heavily on the five senses to create a vivid scene. We hear “sweet music” and “jazzy tunes,” smell the “enticing aroma of coffee,” and taste “carrot cakes.” One touching line—“Her voice is like the smell of coffee / Soft / And uniquely alluring”—shows how closely the speaker connects feelings with physical sensations. It’s not just about coffee, but about comfort, warmth, and attraction.
The café is more than just a place; it reflects the speaker’s mood and thoughts. Lines like “Solemn sounds / Like silk strands / Beneath breeze / Sprawling through my solitude” suggest that the quiet environment allows space for reflection. Even the silence has meaning: “surfaces that speak / the silence of my experience.” This suggests that calm moments can reveal inner emotions.
In the final lines, the speaker says, “Refined memories born / Define the timelessness / Of my presence here,” showing that even a simple visit to a café can become a lasting memory. The poem reminds us that quiet moments—filled with music, scents, and stillness—can bring peace and personal meaning.
In all, the poem shows that ordinary experiences can hold deep emotional power. Through soft imagery and reflective tone, the poet turns a simple café visit into a meaningful moment of presence, memory, and peace.
This poem is such a calm, layered experience. It doesn’t just describe a coffee shop — it feels like one. From the very first line, “Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise,” the poet starts blending sound and smell in a way that makes the moment feel dreamy. I love how the senses overlap — music floats like scent, a voice is compared to the smell of coffee, silence becomes something you can almost touch. That comparison — “Her voice / Is like the smell of coffee” — is so simple but powerful. It’s not dramatic or loud, but it pulls you in, like a soft memory you didn’t know you needed.
The imagery is rich and detailed: carrot cakes dissolving, silk strands of sound moving with the breeze, the smell of cappuccino tangled in jazzy tunes. It’s all so specific, yet it makes space for anyone to find themselves inside it. There’s also something personal and emotional underneath — especially in lines like “surfaces that speak / The silence of my experience.” That hit me. It’s like the poet is saying even the quiet, still things around us carry the weight of memory. They don’t scream, but they speak.
To me, this poem is about presence — about being in the moment and letting your surroundings hold you gently. It’s peaceful, emotional, and a little nostalgic. The coffee, the music, the solitude… it all blends into something bigger than just a café scene. It’s about reflection. About being alive enough to notice the small, beautiful things
This poem creates such a warm, reflective atmosphere. The imagery is rich and immersive, especially the way it blends different senses,like comparing a voice to the smell of coffee, or describing music as “silk strands beneath breeze.” Those lines really stand out for their softness and subtle intimacy. There’s a calm, almost jazzy rhythm to the whole piece, which mirrors the mood of a quiet café morning or afternoon.
What’s especially beautiful is how the poem turns ordinary details,carrot cake, cappuccino scents, soft music,into something deeply emotional and personal. The café isn’t just a place here; it becomes a space for memory, solitude, and inner experience. Phrases like “surfaces that speak” and “the silence of my experience” show how much meaning the speaker finds in stillness and small details.
It’s gentle but layered, with a strong undercurrent of presence and reflection. A very evocative and soulful piece,it invites you to slow down and really feel the moment.
The poem describes a peaceful and quiet moment where the speaker is enjoying sweet music, the smell of coffee, and carrot cake. It also shows how a woman’s voice reminds the speaker of the aroma of coffee—soft and attractive. The whole atmosphere is calm, gentle, and full of deep personal feeling.
The poem begins by describing music as something smooth and comforting, like vapour rising and mixing with the smell of coffee. This creates a relaxing and warm mood.
The speaker then compares a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee. This shows that her voice is not just pleasant—it’s special, calming, and attractive in a deep way.
Next, the poem talks about “solemn sounds like silk strands” and a breeze, adding to the calm setting. The speaker is alone, but not in a sad way—it’s more peaceful, like they’re enjoying being alone.
Finally, the speaker eats carrot cake, and it’s like the taste melts inside them and reaches deep into their heart. This could mean that little things like food or music can bring comfort and happiness even in quiet moments.
The poem uses soft, gentle words, and lots of sensory language (sound, smell, taste) to help the reader feel what the speaker is feeling.
This poem describes the calm and cozy feeling of sitting in a coffee café. Ifeanyichukwu Avajah uses soft and relaxing images like sweet music, the smell of coffee, and tasty carrot cakes to show how peaceful the place feels.
At the beginning, the poet compares music to “fine vapours” rising in the air and mixing with the smell of coffee. This shows how the sound and smell come together to create a soothing atmosphere.
The poet then talks about someone’s voice, saying it’s “like the smell of coffee – soft and uniquely alluring.” This means the person’s voice is gentle and special, just like the warm smell of coffee.
The next lines compare quiet sounds to silk floating in the breeze, which makes the reader feel the calmness and loneliness the poet is feeling in that moment.
When the poet talks about “carrot cakes munched” and “jazzy tunes,” they describe the small things happening around them that bring comfort. Even the quiet things, like the surfaces in the café, seem to tell a story about how the poet feels inside.
In the last part, Ifeanyichukwu Avajah says the memories made in the café feel timeless and meaningful. This shows that the café is not just a place to sit, but somewhere that helps the poet reflect on their life and feelings. In short, the poem uses simple, everyday things like coffee, music, and cakes to show how peaceful and meaningful quiet moments can be.
This poem explores the poet’s experience in a coffee cafe. It uses a simple language blended with artistic imagery that appeals to sound, smell, touch and taste. He also made use of rich figurative expressions such as synaesthesia, personification, similes and alliteration to capture his memories and appreciate the aesthetics of the coffee cafe. The tone though calm snitches through the poet’s leisure. The rising of “…sweet music” which mix with the ” aroma of coffee” are all but satisfiable to the poet. The coffee cafe symbolizes a place of creative reflection, the sweet music, aroma of coffee, solemn sounds all moves him to reflection.
The poem presents a calm, reflective experience centered around the sensory pleasures of a coffee café. Through gentle and rich imagery, the speaker takes us on a journey that blends sound, smell, taste, and emotion into a peaceful moment of solitude. The rising music is described as “fine vapours,” suggesting that sound and scent mix in the air, creating an almost dreamlike atmosphere. The voice of a woman is compared to the smell of coffee—soft and uniquely alluring—showing how the poet experiences even sound through the sense of smell, emphasizing comfort and warmth. The use of similes, like “solemn sounds like silk strands beneath breeze,” paints a picture of soft music flowing through the air and touching the speaker’s quiet thoughts. Carrot cakes are not just eaten—they dissolve inward, symbolizing how every element of the café setting moves from the outside world into the speaker’s emotional and mental space. Jazzy tunes, cappuccino scents, and even the surfaces around the speaker all come together to express the silence of personal experience, suggesting deep inner reflection without the need for words. The personification of “surfaces that speak” shows that even the objects in the café seem to carry memories and emotions. Finally, the café becomes a timeless space where “refined memories are born,” reminding us that moments of peace and beauty can leave lasting impressions. The poem’s tone is gentle and appreciative, and the mood it creates is one of warmth, nostalgia, and quiet joy. Overall, it teaches us to find meaning in simple things—to savor not just coffee and cake, but the peaceful moments that allow us to reflect, feel, and truly be present.
The poem captures the intimate connection between sensory experience and inner emotion within the quiet setting of a coffee café. Using vivid imagery and gentle metaphors, the poet blends the aroma of coffee, the softness of music, and the texture of memory to express a deep sense of solitude that is neither lonely nor sad, but peaceful and introspective. The comparison of a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee reveals a tender emotional undercurrent. It sets the mood for coffee cravings.
The poem coffee cafe visualizes a calm atmosphere of solitude in a coffee cafe. The speaker reflects on the soothing melodies of music, the rich aroma of coffee, the sweet taste of carrot cake, and the gentle sounds that accompany introspection. These sensory elements evoke feelings of memory, emotional presence, and inner warmth. The cafe becomes a symbolic space where time seems to slow down, allowing for deep personal reflection and emotional richness.
Such a creative piece that ventilates the enchantment that embodies a coffee café where scent, sound, and memory swirl in delicate harmony. As a free verse poem, its structure mirrors the jazz playing softly in the background—fluid, unhurried, and deeply personal. Each fragmented line, some as brief as a single word, gives the reader space to pause and feel the moment. It can be suggested that the poet paints an atmosphere of contemplation: the drawing smell of coffee, the soft allure of a voice, the dissolving sweetness of carrot cake, and the jazzy undertones that float “like silk strands beneath breeze.” This is more than a café—it’s a place of inner stillness, where refined memories are brewed alongside cappuccinos. The poem’s form enhances its content: just as jazz flows unpredictably yet purposefully, so do the poem’s thoughts. It invites us not only to taste and hear, but also to remember and be present. In the end, what remains isn’t just the coffee—it’s the timeless presence of self, wrapped in soft music and creamy aroma of coffee.
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Such a creative piece that ventilates the enchantment that embodies a coffee café where scent, sound, and memory swirl in delicate harmony. As a free verse poem, its structure mirrors the jazz playing softly in the background—fluid, unhurried, and deeply personal. Each fragmented line, some as brief as a single word, gives the reader space to pause and feel the moment. It can be suggested that the poet paints an atmosphere of contemplation: the drawing smell of coffee, the soft allure of a voice, the dissolving sweetness of carrot cake, and the jazzy undertones that float “like silk strands beneath breeze.” This is more than a café—it’s a place of inner stillness, where refined memories are brewed alongside cappuccinos. The poem’s form enhances its content: just as jazz flows unpredictably yet purposefully, so do the poem’s thoughts. It invites us not only to taste and hear, but also to remember and be present. In the end, what remains isn’t just the coffee—it’s the timeless presence of self, wrapped in soft music and creamy aroma of coffee.
Coffee café offers more than just a description of a cozy café scene, it’s a poetic meditations on the relationship between the senses, the artistic inspiration. At first glance the poem seems to simply celebrate the pleasure of jazz, coffee and cake, but beneath its calm surface lies reflection on solitude memory and the power of quiet moments.
This poem creates a rich, sensory experience by blending sounds, smells, and tastes in a café setting. The speaker seems to be deeply immersed in the moment, finding beauty and meaning in small, everyday details. The way music, coffee, and even food are described suggests that these ordinary things carry deeper emotional and personal significance.
The poem “Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah is calm, soft, and full of quiet feelings. It paints a picture of someone sitting in a cozy café, enjoying peaceful music, sweet-smelling coffee, and tasty snacks like carrot cake. The poet uses gentle and deep words to describe the calm mood and personal thoughts happening in that space.
At the start, the poet says “Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise,” which gives a beautiful image of music floating in the air, just like steam from hot coffee. This makes the café feel warm and welcoming. Then the poet compares a woman’s voice to the smell of coffee “Soft / And uniquely alluring.” This shows how smooth and attractive her voice is, just like the aroma of a fresh cup of coffee.
In the next lines, the poet writes “Solemn sounds / Like silk strands / Beneath breeze,” to describe how peaceful the sounds are in the café. The use of soft words like “silk” and “breeze” creates a very relaxed and gentle feeling. It also shows that the poet is probably alone, deep in thought, enjoying his own company and peace “Sprawling through my solitude.”
The poet also mentions eating carrot cake and how it “Dissolves within / Into the inner chambers.” This line could mean more than just food. It might represent how the simple things, like food, music, or a quiet moment, can reach deep into our hearts and give comfort.
The poem ends with “Jazzy tunes / Cappucino scents / And surfaces that speak,” which shows how every part of the café, the music, the smell, and even the tables and chairs, are full of meaning and memory. The poet feels at home there. He says it defines “the timelessness / Of my presence here,” which means the café gives him a strong sense of peace, memory, and maybe even healing.
In conclusion, “Coffee Cafe” is a peaceful and beautiful poem that mixes feelings, senses, and memories. It uses music, smell, and taste to describe deep emotions. The poet shows how a simple place like a coffee shop can become magical, personal, and unforgettable.
1. Setting the Scene: A Café Beyond Time
The poem opens with soft music and the aroma of coffee, painting a multisensory image that instantly transports us. But more than just describing a place, the poet blends sound and scent as if they are one. “Sweet music / Like fine vapours rise” is a synesthetic metaphor, turning sound into something visible and airy, suggesting that in this space, everything merges—time, memory, sensation.
2. “Her voice… is like the smell of coffee”
This is one of the most striking lines. The simile here is both surprising and intimate. Coffee smells are familiar, cozy, and rich—perhaps even addictive. To liken someone’s voice to that is to say it lingers, warms, and draws you in without effort. The voice is not loud, but “soft and uniquely alluring”—its power lies in its subtlety.
3. Solitude and Sensory Awareness:
“Solemn sounds / Like silk strands / Beneath breeze / Sprawling through my solitude”
Here, the speaker turns inward. The imagery becomes even more delicate—silk strands moved by breeze, suggesting gentle sounds filling a quiet personal space. Solitude is not loneliness here—it’s peaceful, textured, and necessary. This is mindful presence.
4. The Inner Life: Carrot Cakes and Memory:
“Carrot cakes / munched / Dissolve within / Into the inner chambers”
Even eating is meditative. The carrot cakes don’t just satisfy hunger—they travel “into the inner chambers,” hinting that even mundane acts like eating can become spiritual or symbolic when you’re fully present.
5. Sensory Fusion and Silent Reflection:
“Jazzy tunes / Cappuccino scents / And surfaces that speak / The silence of my experience”
These lines are especially evocative. The poem’s ambiance becomes a mirror—the sounds and smells are still present, but now the speaker is listening inward. The “surfaces that speak” don’t talk in words; they reflect memories, feelings, or perhaps trauma. The paradox of “the silence of my experience” suggests that much of what we feel, we never say out loud—but it’s real, resonant, and captured by the world around us.
This poem portrays a soft, sensory, and quiet atmosphere. It reads like a moment captured in time, where music, coffee and solitude, intertwines into a rich and reflective experience. The poet connects sound, smell, taste and emotion in a delicate balance, suggesting that in the midst of life’s quiet spaces, small pleasures like; coffee and music can awaken deep reflection and presence.
In retrospect, the cafe becomes a symbolic space of inner peace, where time feels suspended and personal reflections take root, it celebrates how simple, sensory details can define meaningful, and timeless experiences.
Poem Analysis: A Café of the Senses
This poem explores the quiet beauty of a moment spent in a coffee café, using rich sensory imagery to convey peace, memory, and emotional reflection. The speaker blends sound, smell, taste, and touch to create a calm and meditative mood.
The poem opens with music rising like vapour, merging with the aroma of coffee. This cross sensory metaphor sets the tone for the rest of the poem, where experiences are layered and connected. The voice of a woman is compared to the smell of coffee soft, warm, and alluring suggesting a subtle romantic presence or memory.
Sound is described as “silk strands,” creating a sense of gentleness and quiet. The act of eating carrot cake becomes an inward, almost spiritual experience. The café setting is not just physical but symbolic representing reflection, solitude, and emotional clarity.
The final stanza ties together the key ideas, music, scent, memory, and presence. In this space, silence is meaningful and alive, expressing the speaker’s inner world without words.
Overall, the poem captures the depth of a simple moment, showing how everyday experiences can evoke profound emotional awareness
Coffee cafe is a poem about enjoying a quiet, emotional moment in a coffee cafe where the smell, sounds and feelings come together to create peace, reflection and lasting memories. The poet uses imagery, metaphor and personification to blend the physical space with emotional depth creating a deeply atmospheric and meditative piece. The poet says that the cafe helps create precious memories that make this simple moment feel timeless and meaning.
Analysis of Coffee Cafe by Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah.
This poem is powerfully designed with sensory imagerys. Through a coffee shop, the speaker masterfully blends the sights “coffee café”, sounds “sweet” and “fine vapours”, smells “soft and uniquely alluring”, and tastes “carrot cakes munched” to create a mental picture. It’s a meditation on how the aforementioned elements, from “sweet music” and “Cappuccino scents” to “Her voice” and “Carrot cakes,” is combine to create a personal, introspective, and timeless experience of peace and contentment. The cafe is not just a place; but where refined memories are born, thereby defining the speaker’s very presence.
This is a beautiful poem. It teaches us how small things like the smell of coffee, the taste of cake, soft music, can invoke memories and emotions. The poem describes a serene moment in a café, where music, coffee, and food awaken deep emotional memories for the speaker. There is possibly a feminine presence that the speaker remembers: her voice” being “soft and uniquely alluring”, suggesting that love, and admiration may be behind the reverie.
The speaker is not just in a physical place; they are mentally and emotionally transported because of the coziness of the café, it’s nostalgic for the speaker. The café becomes a sacred, personal space where memory and emotion dissolve into timelessness. The lack of punctuation and flowing lines mirror the relaxed, reflective mood and the fluidity of memory. The poet uses vivid imagery like taste, smell, sound, and touch that contribute to a deeply personal, emotional experience. Also slightly romantic or sensual, especially in the way the speaker describes sound, scent, and taste.
This poem if looked from a general point of view depicts where there is peace in a world full of chaos. The quiet moments are greatly needed and most definitely enjoyed. It tells us that beautiful moments can be made wherever and whenever it all depends on our mindset and how we view scenes of our lives.
Coffee cafe has most definitely given I, the reader, another view of morning tea or coffee in the most nostalgic way possible.
The poem “Coffee Cafe” by Ifeanyichukwu Avajah is a calm, reflective piece that transforms a simple café moment into a rich emotional and sensory experience. Through the use of free verse and vivid imagery, the poet paints a scene filled with the smell of coffee, the sound of jazz, the taste of carrot cake, and the feel of solitude. These sensory details are not just decorative—they evoke personal memories and deep inner reflection.
At the heart of the poem is a quiet celebration of everyday beauty. The café becomes more than a physical space; it turns into a sanctuary of thought and feeling. The speaker sits in solitude, not in sadness, but in peaceful self-awareness. The smell of cappuccino and the jazzy background music stir emotions and thoughts that are tied to memory, comfort, and presence.
In essence, Avajah shows that creativity and emotional depth can arise from the smallest, most everyday experiences. The poem is a tribute to mindfulness, presence, and the quiet poetry of life itself.
The poem captures how small and quiet moments can be enjoyed. The speaker is alone but not Lonely he enjoys the peace that comes with listening to music and sipping coffee. The poem uses sensory imagery such as sound, smell, touch, and taste. From the jazz music to the aroma of coffee gives the reader an insight into the speakers inner world. The poem has no rhyme scheme or strict meter, has minimal punctuation that gives the poem a flowing rhythm.
Coffee cafe by Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah is a poem that paints the peaceful cozy picture of a cafe.It also employs the sensory imagery to evoke a sense of comfort and serenity.
The poem masterfully employs sensory imagery to evoke a sense of serenity and comfort. The comparison of the voice to the smell of coffee (“Her voice / Is like the smell of coffee / Soft / And uniquely alluring”) creates a powerful and intimate connection with the reader. The use of metaphors (“Sweet music Like fine vapours rise”) and similes (Like silk strands Beneath breeze)adds depth and richness to the poem.
The poem explores themes of memory, presence, and reflection using rich sensory imagery like the aroma of coffee, carrot cake, and jazz music. It creates a calm, emotional atmosphere where sound, scent, and taste blend to trigger deep thoughts. The voice is compared to the smell of copper, showing how unique and powerful memories or emotions can be. Also, the free verse structure allows the thoughts to flow naturally, almost like a stream of consciousness. Overall, it captures how ordinary moments can hold timeless meaning.
The poem is a sensory exploration of a coffee cafe, using vivid imagery to evoke a specific atmosphere and mood. It blends sounds, smells, and tastes to create a rich, immersive experience, suggesting themes of memory, loneliness, and the passage of time. The poem’s structure, with its short, descriptive stanzas, mirrors the fragmented nature of memory and the way sensory details can trigger specific recollections.
Coffee Cafe by Ifeanyinchikwu Avajah
This poem paints a peaceful, cozy picture of a café. The poet uses sweet imagery like music, coffee aroma, and carrot cake to show how a simple moment can be full of comfort and inspiration. It’s a calm, reflective piece that values quietness and creativity. Overall, the poem uses everyday objects to explore solitude, nostalgia, and inspiration in a quiet yet powerful way.
Quiet yet powerful. Well said!
This Poem, through imagery and figurative languages, shows the nostalgic feeling someone is getting from sitting in coffee cafe with coffee and looking at the things that surround him .In the last stanza, he writes about his reminiscence of the past
The poem is rich in sensory details, particularly related to sound and smell, creating vivid images in the readers mind. The poem describes music as “sweet” and compares it to “fine vapours” that “rise”, creating a sense of etherealness. The comparison of the voice to the smell of coffee is a metaphor that creates a powerful and evocating language. The smell of coffee is used to describe a voice, conveying warmth, comfort and allure. The poem uses enjambment to create a sense of flow and continuity, mirroring the poet’s stream-of-consciousness experience.
This poem explores the things done in a coffee cafe, rich in imagery, figurative language is used to convey the poets feelings and emotions. It’s introspective and makes me crave for a cup of coffee…LOL
Cute poem that sure sets me in the mood for morning coffee. LOL. Nice one!