Black Forest Mocha with Cream
333. 2 January 2023
Toothrottingly-sweet alluring tall hat of cherry
Syrup and white squirty cream,
Plus cherry syrup, coffee and chocolate –
All my various drugs delivered in one lovely
Slightly messy package, perfectly calibrated
Caffeine, theobromine and sugar hitting
Dopamine, oxytocin and sugar receptors;
Over-the-top-ness typical of modern treats.
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I’m sipping as I write. I know it does me no good.
That I’ll probably get home and eat my entire
Chocolate stash and go to bed for a nap
To overcome the grogginess and faint nausea.
Yesterday I had a Costa Hot Chocolate Orange.
Today I’m diving into a Black Forest Mocha.
Go away Angels of Healthy Eating.
Today I am treating myself.
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I know that so much sugar will make my joints hurt, but I think it’s worth it once or twice a year. Also I have a good memory for tastes and smells and so I’ll be able to enjoy it again and again without paying the usual price.