A Rhyming Breakup Letter to Coffee

You’ve fueled my brain through endless plods,
My morning walks, my mental fogs.
But lately… well, I must confess,
You’ve left me feeling more stressed.

Your buzz once felt like pure delight,
Now I twitch and sweat through half the night.
My hands shake like I’ve seen a ghost—
Let’s face it, you’re a lot to toast.

I met a leaf, so calm, so kind,
A gentle steep, a peace of mind.
With jasmine scent and bergamot grace,
She never punches me in the face.

Green tea, black tea, rooibos too,
They don’t demand a whole to-do.
No frother, grinder, pricey gear—
Just water, warmth, and time to hear.

I’m not ungrateful—we had fun!
But now that phase is sort of done.
I’m trading buzz for gentle bliss,
And peppermint’s my new first kiss.

Don’t take it hard, I wish you well,
Enjoy the lattes, foam, and swell.
But this old heart has found its match—
One steep at a time, I’ve met my batch.

So here it is, I’m setting free
This tangled love of you and me.
I’ll raise my cup with pinky high,
To softer sips, and no more “why?!”

Sincerely yours, now sweet and free,
No hard feelings — just more tea.

-Shirley Dawson with Teapot AI