Something to do

Coffee
With a splash of cream
Delightful

I lie to myself and say I love the taste
I don’t
It’s alright
Pretty good, even
But I drink it just because
It keeps the day moving anyway

Then my fingertips smell like it
Earthy and dry
The day hasn't gone any faster at all
But it is something to do
Until one day I retire
And then I'll drink coffee for no reason at all
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July 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Habits are hard to break
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