Next, you fill the kettle with fresh water

and set it on the stove,

waiting for it to come to a gentle boil.

While you wait,

you retrieve your favorite mug

from the cabinet, one that feels

just right in your hands.

As the water heats up,

you take a moment

to breathe in the aroma

of the coffee grounds,

savoring the earthy notes

that dance in the air.

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© Jah Elle