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At Costa Coffee

Across the room
I fell in sudden love 
With the coffee smear
Lightly resting
On her top lip

A sudden love that 
Just as quickly
Disappeared when
She wiped it away
With her fingertip
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Allison Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 8:23 AM
beautifully observed terry - i dont go there it's really Costa Fortuna lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Ireland Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 12:54 AM
Thanks Jan. It's a rare luxury these days.
Turner Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Never heard of it Terry. But I like the funny poem:)
Ireland Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 12:53 AM
It's a Brit version of Starbrooks which has Spread almost worldwide. Good Coffee. Thanks Daniel.
Bauer Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Ha! Well done, Terry!
Ireland Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 1:20 AM
One of the few free pleasures in life in life, ilene, sitting observing
Seeker Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 7:12 AM
Costa is my fav too ~ enjoyed your flirtatious write, Terry :)
Ireland Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 1:21 AM
3 cheers f0r Costa - visit at least once a week
M  Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 7:06 AM
Haha….really cute poem Terry! I love costa coffee but we don't get it here in W.A….so when i go overseas its Costa for me! Debx
Ireland Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 1:22 AM
I think that's a cause for civil unrest, No Costa!!!!! Thanks Deb
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