—a cup that pretends to wake you gently, but really just reminds you what you were trying not to think about.
You brewed it fresh, the scent was kind,
A promise made to clear the mind.
The steam rose soft, the kitchen glowed,
A gentle start the morning owed.
You lifted it, you let it near,
And felt the truth you didn’t fear.
The sip was sharp, the taste was clean,
But cut right through the in-between.
The dreams you’d left, the thoughts suppressed,
All surfaced hot, and coalesced.
It wasn’t fuel, it wasn’t cheer,
It only made the shadows clear.
You woke up, yes, the cup was true.
But woke to things that won’t leave you.
📜 Brewed Awakening – The Recipe
Ingredients:
- 10 oz Freshly Brewed Black Coffee (strong enough to break illusions)
- ½ oz Maple Syrup (a touch of false kindness)
- Garnish: None—the clarity doesn’t need dressing
Instructions:
Grind fresh beans, brew with care—pour-over, drip, or French press. Stir in maple syrup until it dissolves like good intentions. Serve black, no cream, no distraction. Sip slowly, let each taste cut deeper than sleep ever could.