—a concentrated shot of caffeine and collapse, small enough to disappear quickly, heavy enough to stay all day.
It came in small, but hit like grief,
Two sips, no more, yet no relief.
The crema shone, the shot ran tight,
A liquid shadow dressed in light.
You held it close, as if it knew,
The hollow space you’re passing through.
It wasn’t sweet, it wasn’t kind,
It sparked the hands but dimmed the mind.
A punch of bitter, sharp and clear,
The sort of truth you shouldn’t hear.
You drained it fast, as if to hide
The part of you it burned inside.
It warmed your chest, but chilled your stare.
Some comfort’s just despair with flair.
📜 Espresso Depresso – The Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Espresso (pulled dark and tight, no room for hope)
- Optional: ¼ oz Coffee Liqueur (if you want the sadness to linger)
- Garnish: None—this is no time for garnish
Instructions:
Pull espresso into the smallest cup you own. Serve immediately, while the crema still shines. Sip in two gulps, feel your pulse rise and mood sink. Set the cup down quietly, like it heard too much.