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Coffee-stained Soul

by Melissa Arel




"He was my cream, and I was his coffee
and when you poured us together, it was something."
- Josephine Baker





Those soft, brown velvet eyes
Set in that strong Italian-Franco face
Caffeine-filled and tastefully rousing

He has a coffee-stained soul, deliciously addictive
Light and sinfully sweet, this creamy java
Brews with steamy swirls that burn the tongue

As I sip this satisfying cup o’ joe
Placed in my palms and held tenderly
Savoring every drop, so intoxicating
All I can do is stare at this beautiful man
Who introduced me to the real flavor
Of Italian cappuccino..

03/10/2003

Author's Note: ~revised~

Posted on 03/10/2003
Copyright © 2024 Melissa Arel

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 03/11/03 at 07:15 PM

Quite innovative, describing a person as a cup of coffee. Hat's off to ya!

Posted by Charles E Minshall on 03/11/03 at 08:50 PM

Fine cuppa Mel. You have a good artistic eye...Charlie

Posted by Tim D Livingston on 03/12/03 at 04:56 AM

It's good that you and I are covering the best drinks this week! Excellent.

Posted by Ken Harnisch on 03/13/03 at 04:58 PM

I remember this poem too...and the circumstances of its creation..smiling....great revision!

Posted by Anne Engelen on 03/14/03 at 01:24 PM

This cup of coffee is totally my cup of tea!! Tasteful poetry!!

Posted by Christina Bruno on 03/14/03 at 06:31 PM

aren't italians great :D

Posted by Rommel Cruz on 05/02/03 at 02:03 PM

wow. a person captured/described in coffee. i wonder if that italian describes you as the creamer/milk/sugar. =)

Posted by Vimal Rony on 06/22/03 at 06:18 AM

I love the way u have written this.

Posted by Max Bouillet on 08/22/03 at 07:57 PM

Passionate drinking in of emotion and great verse. Thanks for the experience.

Posted by Traci Mabats on 10/27/04 at 12:26 AM

Lol, love and coffee go hand in hand :)

Posted by John Harder on 01/07/05 at 12:51 PM

i want some now. :)

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