decaf please

Each part of us is free
our reaction lies in the questions:
which side do you favor?
which mouth do you feed?

The spoiled child's gums recede
you can't bear her smile
but it too outshines desire
as you drop more sugar in her tea

Yesterday, even the sun was bleak
I woke up tired
as usual
everyone enjoyed the day, but me

My skin protests the breeze
not on purpose
but lack thereof
when I opt for caffeine-free

At war with brain chemistry,
a depressive state
Monday's waste
because I had low dopamine.