It rests on the counter through the night

while I lay restless, yearning for dawn’s first light

Finally the time arrives to be with my mug,

wrapped in my palms so warm and snug

Its perfect curves and textured bands

make it feel like we are holding hands

It carries the ideal amount of caffeine bliss

No offense to my partner, but sometimes it’s my day’s first kiss

The way the handle gently presses up against my finger

Oh, I wish this moment could forever linger

There are times when once just isn’t enough

We had tried to take a break, but it was just too tough

We found each other at the market only three years ago

True love at first sight when I spotted you sitting in the front row

I fill your cup and you fill my heart,

but the mournful morning moment is when we must part