waking up one morning
i find you sitting on the balcony
a cup of coffee in one hand
staring at the light blue sky
watching the teardrops
slowly turning the a sweet cup of coffee
into a salty concoction
i call out your name
receiving no response
i make my way closer to you
one look into your face
makes it all clear
like a hunter chasing after a dove
the past has once again caught up with you
as strong as an elephant on the outside
deep inside, you are still a tender little child
whatever i say
whatever i do
is just like a writing on the seashore
when the next wave comes in, everything will be gone
slowly leaving the room
i rush outside, in the early morning mist
only to find the shops slammed shut
too early to wake anyone up
i scamper back home
grabbing the only thing i could find
scribble a note
and slip it underneath the door
i can't fight the tears you are crying;
i can't erase the past that you want to forget;
but just like the sugar in your coffee
i can sweeten up your life!
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First published on July 17, 2008.
Re-published on Aug 30, 2020.
i like coffee toooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
i like coffee too!!!!!