Late Night Cuppa

Summary

A woman working in a diner experiences an unexpected connection with a customer.

Abstract

The context is a 75-word poem titled "Late Night Cuppa" about a woman who has been serving coffee to late-night patrons for over 20 years. Despite her numbness from years of serving, she experiences a strong connection with a customer, described as a "body-slam to her amygdala." The customer's scent and look affect her deeply, leading her to pour him another cup of coffee. The poem is part of a series of 75-word novel poems and is followed by links to other works by the author.

Opinions

The author uses sensory language to convey the woman's strong reaction to the customer, such as "musky scent" and "earthworms sliding through rich damp soil."
The woman's steady hand pouring another cup of coffee could be interpreted as a sign of her composure despite her inner turmoil.
The use of the term "amygdala" suggests a deep, instinctual reaction rather than a rational one.
The author's choice to write in a 75-word format could be seen as a challenge to convey a compelling story in a concise form.
The links to other works at the end suggest that the author has a body of work in this style and invites readers to explore more.
The mention of the author's recommendation for an AI service at the end could be seen as a way to monetize the content or provide value to readers interested in AI.
The poem could be interpreted as a commentary on the unexpected connections that can occur in everyday life, even in mundane settings like a diner.

Being a single woman, seeking

In over 20 years of serving burnt coffee to late night drunks, she had never felt such a body-slam to her amygdala, having felt only numbness for too long.

His musky scent invaded her nostrils and lungs, metastasizing through her like earthworms sliding through rich damp soil. His look told her everything she needed to know.

Her steady hand moved toward him. Heaving a sigh, she poured him another cup.

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