That cup of coffee,
I saw my emotions floating in it.
It was filled to the brim.
Were those bitter?
Or were they mesmerising?
That was for me to experience,
for me to taste.
And the first sip felt enchanted.
The second carried a hint of bitterness
as the cream slowly flowed in.
For me to handle it all,
I let it settle within me.
And somehow,
I loved itā
the ride,
the swirl,
the bittersweet symphony it carried me through.
Oh coffee,
oh quiet teacher.















