If I were King of San Marino

If I were King of San Marino*,

I would outlaw the damned cappacino.

         Only coffee what’s hot

         And dark hits the spot

For me ever since I was a nino.

*noun:   the smallest republic in the world; the oldest independent country in Europe (achieved independence in 301); located in the Apennines and completely surrounded by Italy

noun:   the capital and only city of San Marino.