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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

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Jan Allison

Date: 5/14/2023 8:23:00 AM

beautifully observed terry - i dont go there it's really Costa Fortuna lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Ireland
Date: 5/15/2023 12:54:00 AM

Thanks Jan. It's a rare luxury these days.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/12/2023 1:30:00 PM

Never heard of it Terry. But I like the funny poem:)

Terry Ireland
Date: 5/15/2023 12:53:00 AM

It's a Brit version of Starbrooks which has Spread almost worldwide. Good Coffee. Thanks Daniel.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/12/2023 9:06:00 AM

Haha I like Costa too - I can ask for whatever bizarre concoction I like without feeling self conscious :) fun write

Terry Ireland
Date: 5/15/2023 12:52:00 AM

Thsnkd Dilly

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/12/2023 9:04:00 AM

Ha! Well done, Terry!

Terry Ireland
Date: 5/14/2023 1:20:00 AM

One of the few free pleasures in life in life, ilene, sitting observing

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/12/2023 7:12:00 AM

Costa is my fav too ~ enjoyed your flirtatious write, Terry :)

Terry Ireland
Date: 5/14/2023 1:21:00 AM

3 cheers f0r Costa - visit at least once a week

Deb M

Date: 5/12/2023 7:06:00 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

Terry Ireland
Date: 5/14/2023 1:22:00 AM

I think that's a cause for civil unrest, No Costa!!!!! Thanks Deb