A cup of smile

Gentle smile, framed by big eyes,
Slightly wavy hair and a deep polite heart.

You pour the coffee into my cup
Like a painter,
And you make art out of it,
Turning my busy day into
A cosy corner…

And there I meet myself again,
Far from the crowd,
At the bottom of my brew,
And in my encounter with you.

Delicate pencil strokes write
Sweet memories of my stay
In this pretty, welcoming Leeds…
And there you are
– Smiley and sunny –
my happy coffee and toasty break.