The scent
of espresso in the air
floods me with your fingertips
pressing down
on plastic
metal
grounds
and my lips

Let me linger on your tongue
poured fresh
with my need for you

Invite me down your throat
welcome me in
to recharge your spirit

Drink me in
creamy and sweet
hazelnut and rich roast

The scent of my grandfather’s home
The smell of your breath each morning
The taste of our loving
our loving
cup
after
cup