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Iced Coffee

a poem for N.L.A

By Ava MackPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
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It is a mistake

egregious to think

that we are not connected to each other.

You know, I read that scientists now know

it's true what Einstein theorized:

that the fabric of space and time ripples in waves

that the distance between me and you is so much more complicated

and close

and serendipitous

and dangerous

than expected.

And you know, I am so grateful

that the universe in its absolute wisdom

or absolute lack thereof

made the space between you and me just one cup of coffee:

oat milk

two Splendas

iced

the best I ever tasted.

Your hand reaching out to mine

to give it,

how I'll miss it.

How I'll remember you each time

I extend my hand that way.

heartbreaksad poetry

About the Creator

Ava Mack

Poetry and little thoughts

Boston, MA

www.avamariemack.com

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  • Jazzy 2 years ago

    Wow, this was AMAZING ❤️ LOW KEY BITTERSWEET

  • Beautiful ❤️✨ I loved this

  • Test2 years ago

    What a vivid and heartbreaking sensory memory. Time really does not exist, because it just takes one little thing to time travel in the mind and feel everything again.

  • Gina C.2 years ago

    Beautiful work! Lovely mix of love and coffee ❤️

  • Emma Kate Gee2 years ago

    Ava! You put Einstein and coffee together and still somehow managed to create something beautifully sweet! Bravo! 👏

  • Pat Mack2 years ago

    I love the way you bring and frame life’s moments into the universal. 🙌🏻🙌🏻 your writing connects us all. Thank you for that!

  • Dana Crandell2 years ago

    That's so well written I'll forgive you for suggesting someone pollute a perfectly good cup (glass) of coffee! Silly comments aside, this is beautiful.

  • Gerard DiLeo2 years ago

    We all wire neurons to do things. Unwiring them is painful! Great write!

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