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Coffee

Sip
Sip
Too hot
Still too hot 
Still somehow empty
Cup betrays faster than patience
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Messina Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Ahh...sip, sip. Gotta have my morning joe. I like it!
Delegans Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Right! I mean the day just isn't the same. Thanks for reading and commenting, Charles.
Jones Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Impressed you’re clever and versatile! Enjoyed!
Delegans Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Oh, you are too kind, Karen. Thank you for the support and encouragement.
Anaya Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Christopher, a clever love/hate relationship with our coffee, truly. Good read! Interesting form Fibonacci. HStPD! Sending you some Irish cream. ~I Am Anaya
Delegans Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM
That is a great way to put it! Trying to dabble in different forms when I can. Thanks for reading and sharing kind words, Anaya.
Terry Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 1:43 AM
I need a good cuppa joe to start the day. Good work.
Delegans Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Indeed! Thank you, Angela.
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Cute one!
Delegans Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Thanks, Andrea.
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