...of love and lies

Caffeine

Black; bittersweet,

When the strong aroma met the burning heat,

With a teaspoon of sugar underneath,

You slide down my tongue and slip through my teeth.

I can't help but drink each and every drop,

At times I avoided and even tried to stop,

But as I got deeper, as I counted all the cups,

I fumbled and begged for more, bottoms-up.

Of all the things I could get into,

Of all the drinks I have sipped through,

And amongst all the reasons I could choose,

You are my coffee, my escape from the truth.