Chris Hamam ’23, Morning Coffee

Circumstances

At 6 am Sharon Fall woke up, Took a shower, and put on makeup. With a dress colored wheat, She set off on her feet And walked to a nearby Starbucks.

Frank Linsky awakened early In his apartment so very lonely, Put on a silk suit and tie, Then left for a cafe to buy A double cinnamon mocha cappuccino tea.

And as he wearily arrived, Frank rubbed his tired eyes, Saw a woman Less gorgeous than none In front of him in line.

She glanced at the man behind her In an instant love struck, what a wonder! They stared at each other, But now it was her turn: “Double cinnamon mocha cappuccino tea” was her order.

And as she walked away with her drink, Giving the sharp dressed man a wink, He reached for the napkins She became unbalanced And spilled hot tea all over Frank.

They went their separate ways and life went on. Oh well, what a shame.

—Micah Gura ’25