DailyPrompt–1855

I don’t drink alcohol.

My favorite drinks are simple:
Coffee.
Tea.
Cold water.
And lemon soda.

Coffee is comfort.
It’s early mornings, quiet thoughts, kitchen light before the world wakes up.

Tea is softness.
A pause in the afternoon.
A cup held between both hands.

Cold water is clarity.
Fresh. Clean. Necessary.

And then there’s lemon soda.

Not glamorous. Not fancy.
But important.

Because of one of my illnesses, lemon helps keep my glands open. It’s not just a preference — it’s practical. It’s part of how I manage my body. A small daily ritual of care that most people would never think twice about.

I think that says something about life.

Our favorites aren’t always about indulgence.
Sometimes they’re about survival.
Sometimes they’re about comfort.
Sometimes they’re about listening to what your body actually needs.

So yes — give me a strong coffee, a gentle tea, a glass of cold water… and lemon.

Simple things.
But they carry me through my days.

— Maggie
The Afterlove Voice 💫