Caffeinated Kiss

When morning yawns and rubs midnight’s eyes,

when daylight smiles through brightening skies,

I rise with the promise of a caffeinated kiss,

and sunshine smiles of afternoon bliss.

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When dusk stretches through the darkening eve

and light begs with its blazing reprieve,

to hold on for so long as can be,

to the golden aura in yearning trees

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When the day has long closed her tired eyes

and midnight readies her silent reprise,

when moonlight shines in the starry night,

I’ll think of you, in your heavenly flight.

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I’ll see your smile in the morning haze.

I'll feel your warmth in the summer days.

And if my tears should fall like rain,

you’ll dry them when sun shines again.

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So, I’ll start each day with a caffeinated kiss,

and a memory of you, with afternoon bliss.

And when those tears do come my way,

Don't worry for me. I’ll be okay.