In my teens, I drank coffee beans
& rebelled. Visions of bitter grounds staining
My teeth amused me. Sister told
Me nothing changes without time, so I
Learned patience lived in me. O, Emily, I have
Been called quiet & caffeinated, too: mocha &
Latte. Caramel, vanilla, mint, cherry. Hazelnuts,
Coconut, white & berry …
Poem, in its entirety, is available in the printed version of the current issue.
Bio:
Eniola Ajao is a writer and teacher. She lives with two German shepherds and two neurotic cats. She moonlights as a copy editor and loves spending time with her family and friends. Her writing has been featured in Ghudsavar, MoonLit Getaway, the Bitchin’ Kitsch, and elsewhere.