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Caffeinated Desires

The Stirring of Passion in Every Drop and Glance

Mustapha H
3 min readSep 4, 2023
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There’s a certain magic in the air when two souls connect over a cup of coffee. The steam rising from the mug, the aroma filling the room, and the gentle clinking of the spoon against the porcelain.

But for me, it’s not just about the coffee. It’s about the person sitting across from me, the one whose eyes hold a universe of emotions, stories, and dreams.

As you look at me over the rim of your coffee mug,
Your eyes are the warm whispers of yearning,
Veiled in a delicate shyness, like the foam that graces our coffee.
They are the sanctuary where love finds its peace,
And the tempest that stirs the depths of my soul.

Have you ever felt the pull of someone’s gaze so strong that it feels like a gravitational force? Have you ever been so drawn to someone that their mere presence feels like a magnetic field, pulling you closer with every heartbeat? I have. Every time I look into her eyes, I’m reminded of the vastness of the ocean and the allure of uncharted territories.

I imagine myself a voyager, sailing towards the harbors in your gaze,
Drawn by the currents of an insatiable yearning.
Can any sailor ever truly reach such distant, intoxicating shores?

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Mustapha H
Mustapha H

Written by Mustapha H

I'm passionate about poetry, nature, travel, and exploring life through reading, writing, and communicating.

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