THE BREW

I sit at the coffee shop, staring at you, observing you
From my seat by the window, open to let the breeze in.
I look into you wondering and dreaming a few
Dreams of indulging, for the love of God Merciful, in sin.

I look at you and wonder why I sit with you
In front of me and my heart opens out with joy,
And I dream dreams of sins that I have no clue why
Bring a smile upon my face, distant, far away, maybe coy.

As I place my lips on you, your odour awakens
My senses, rushes to my head, and lightens
My spirit. For a few minutes, my worries are lifted
And my soul has away from my body has drifted.

Your taste leaves my lips moist and body tingling;
Energised and calm I feel the world around me mingling
And merging into oneness and coming to a halt
For a moment I am free, I have no fault.

The bitterness in you is soothing, your black colour
Defines your beauty, your simplicity, your odour -
They awaken my senses and lighten my day,
And oh I wish I could be with you, I could stay!

However my dear, all good things come to an end,
Just as the river must join the sea around the last bend:
That is the way of the world, it has been a trend
And alas, my dear, even to us it must extend!

I must once more take your leave but never fear
My dear, for I am not gone forever -
I must venture and say this: good cup of coffee
You and I, we are friends forever together.