5. Burning Coffee

5 .Burning Coffee

There’s something in your eyes tonight…
surely, it’s stronger than any coffee’s bite,

Even the coffee blushes at your smile
whispering, “I’m only a pretext… just a while.”

Your presence is melting every mile
Saying so much without words
just a silken smile,

In your voice, a certain sweetness lies
like sugarless coffee, soft yet wise,

Something began in me at first sight
& now it fills my soul, soft and quiet,

Then come on…
let’s go, & each evening’s bliss,
Let this cold coffee burn not to mis…

– Nil