First Visit With Nikko

I stand at Nikko's door, for I'm now in the Philippines.
She greets me. Oh, how young she looks, like someone in her teens!

"You're just the way I pictured you," I tell her with a grin.
But then, this girl I'm talking to says, "Oh, I'm Nikko's twin!"

"Oops!"  I blush; then at the door, the "real" Nikko appears,
in her hand a wooden spoon and on her face, dark smears!

After hugs, she says, "I'm making chocolates. Try them out!"
Sweet caffeine with coffee? That's what I'M talkin' about!!!

Day turns to night. We sit and eat good food while chatting too
about ourselves, like long-lost friends, and plan fun things we'll do!

Written by Andrea Dietrich
For "First words over Coffee" Contest
Sponsored by Michael J. Falotico
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Vinson Avatar
March 24, 2017 at 7:49 AM
Andrea, charming visions and a massive truth - the goodness of chocolate with coffee. Just in the past year have I discovered this - a bite of chocolate (no small blessing in itself) and the next taste of coffee is magical. I don't know all of why it works so well - one might think that the sweet chocolate would make coffee taste bitter, but no - it's a sublime experience.
Horsman Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 10:32 AM
like this one, says alot about you Andrea, one wonderful lady.
Austin Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 1:10 PM
What a fun visit. Did you really go to the Pullippines? Love, daver
Brown Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 5:27 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in Michael's contest. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Nice win Andie! Congrad's Light & Love
Muzzey Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Congratulations on your 3rd place win with this wonderful write, I enjoyed the read. Caryl
Mannan Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 4:21 AM
it is indeed a god idea to have a soup ladies get together. If only.... Many congrats my dear friend.
K. Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 11:06 PM
I would definitely be one super happy girl if we do meet! Love how you put in humor here too, got me smiling so much again as I read this :D I sure am blessed and lucky to have found you here, you know? You're a sparkling gem to me, sweetie :) Thank you for the wonderful friendship, I completely treasure it :D super hugs to you & super congrats for the win :D
Kendrick Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Horne Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Many congratulations : )
Poet Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 6:07 AM
Hey Andrea ,CONGRATS on your win---kash
Onclaud Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 5:03 AM
yeah, i knew it, andie... great award for you and nikko... so, when are you coming over?? sweetness, this piece and BIG CHERS for the sparkling win! :) huggs
Mehta Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 7:34 PM
congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Andrea
Devonshire Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Nikko's a doll. Hope you do get to meet one day, Andrea. Congratulations!
George   Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 4:33 PM
A lovely tribute to a lovely poetess, Andrea. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Love, Lainie
La France Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Congratualtions, Andrea, on your win in Michael's contest with this beautiful poem, very nice~~
Richards Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Nikko, would indeed be a delightful coffee mate....(can I come too, pleeeeeease??)
Sweetheart Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Congrats Andrea on your mighty big win in Michael's contest with this great meeting with Missy Nikko that sweet thing.. one day maybe it will happen and we will all meet for real..luv..
Johnson Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Oh you got to go to the Philippines for your visit. I should have done the travelig and gotten away from the rain but today it is nice and I am hoping for Easter. Lovely poem and congratulations. Love, Joyce
Falotico Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Congrats on your 3rd place win in my contest!!! luv Michael
Fraser Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 4:07 AM
And no better person to meet Andrea. The warmth from our poets in the Philippines is so lovely. Good luck in Michael's contest....:)
Onclaud Avatar
April 7, 2011 at 9:52 AM
soup mail!! :)
Alpestris Avatar
April 7, 2011 at 7:00 AM
I zoned in on this one, I think I might have a radar on me. Well, okay, I really searched for it. Interesting you mentioned chocolates too. Just proves Nikko's quite a chocoholic then! I'll cross my fingers for you that you'll meet her some day.
Bloomsfield Avatar
April 7, 2011 at 4:29 AM
LOVELY POEM SWEET LADY..I can visualize the view.. hope you are fine Andrea,hugs.. :)
K. Avatar
April 6, 2011 at 8:36 PM
I am so happy you loved it :)! I had a wonderful time writing that & thank you, that is such a Huge compliment from you, telling me I can rhyme! yay, yay! I was really stuck with what rhymed with soup but since you wrote this, it just really inspired me, so I finally finished writing it-- thank you, sweetie :) just love reading this & also the comments-- haha to debbie, chocolate covered me? hmm? :D hugs to you :)
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