Faint sunbeams pass through our kitchen window as the sun slowly dares to show itself. I happily sing along to one of my favourite songs. “It’s unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you.” I sing totally out of tune. I put my mixture of water, milk, coffee and sugar in a small pot to boil. I stare out of the window at the grey sky as the smell of coffee fills the air. Reaching for the nearest mug, I switch off the stove and pour my coffee into a bright green mug. I smile and take a sip…

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