made myself
instant today
mixed it with
coco powder
pretended that i
enjoyed drinking it

the truth is
i just can't stand the sight
of the stains in those
matching mugs
white interiors
cracked

five pm
and i'm stone cold
decaf
lonely
from the
hot water
because i gave up
on flavor

it must be nice to be
british
assuming there are less
negative emotions
associated with a bad
cup of tea.