a bad cup of coffee

there is such a thing

as a bad 

cup of coffee.

cold

and bitter,

stale.

too long in the pot.

no matter how

much sugar

or cream

you pour into it,

it's never right.

same goes

for making love

with the wrong person.

cold and bitter,

too long in the tooth.

no matter how many

times you

try it,

again and again.

you just can't get it

right.