Espresso Yourself
—loud, fast, and full of regret
You said too much, too soon, too loud,
The kind of bold that breaks a crowd.
It hit your chest like stolen heat,
All bitter blast and shaky feet.
You laughed too hard, then spoke in italics,
Fueled by beans and social dramatics.
You called it “truth,” you called it “real,”
But mostly, it was just the zeal.
Of someone chasing meaning’s ghost,
With caffeine courage and a toast.
By cup three, it all made sense,
Then came the crash, and consequence.
You tried to espresso yourself, it’s true,
But mostly, you just screamed at you.
📜 Espresso Yourself – The Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Fresh-pulled Espresso (dark, volatile, and louder than your therapist)
- ½ oz Coffee Liqueur (because honesty needs lube)
- ¼ oz Orange Zest Syrup (that one wild idea you’ll regret at 3 a.m.)
- Optional: Dash of Cayenne (just enough to question your decisions)
- Garnish: Orange twist curled like an emotional spiral
Instructions:
Pull espresso and shake with liqueur, syrup, and a pinch of cayenne.
Strain into a demitasse or lowball glass.
Garnish with an orange twist, smirk optional.
Serve immediately, followed by an apology you’ll draft and never send.