Layered Fragments, Becoming Whole

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The Morning After

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A cup of steaming black coffee
Milk mochi for support, glutinous chew,
light Castella filling,
full mouth feel.
Tongue coated with sweetness,
anticipating rounded, slightly bitter coffee
melding together —
only to open,
washing it all down.