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Yet Another Separation

“Let’s go for a coffee”
A slight flinch
A hesitation

I want to participate
A social bonding ritual
I can’t take caffeine, dairy or sugar

What can I order?
“We don’t serve herbal teas”
What now?

Feeling like the Other
A disease
More unwanted difference

Wishing to be normal

Yet another separation