I watched you sip your coffee
From my favorite spot in the cafe
Your red lips
Leaving a stain on the rim
The world grew so quiet
So still
I watched the rise and fall of your chest
Could hear the air whistling through your nose
Feel the puff of your laugh
As you smile into your book
Paperback
Old school
Like me
You take another sip of your coffee
I follow the movement
As you swallow it.
My eyes catch at the silver chain around your throat
In that moment I knew how it would end
A date
A dance
A kiss goodnight
Then darkness
My hand
Your throat
That necklace
My trophy
It all comes in flashes
I blink them away
Frowning
You pack up your book
Stand to leave
I let you go
I like the coffee here
It would be a shame to have to find a new place
I let you go
