Footnote

Footnote I drink coffee She kneels, barefoot. I don’t speak. She doesn’t rise until I’ve finished. I rest the cup on her back, and kiss her toes like they’re gospel. © Arin M. Dey, 2024. All rights reserved. Do not repost or reuse without permission. First published on @thecelestialsmut — read gently, touch respectfully.

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Beata Agustin

Date: 4/14/2025 12:32:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.