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Food Court

FOOD COURT She isn’t beautiful No knockout Maybe it’s the surroundings She is surrounded by – Age Business freaks Overweight teens in ragged jeans On the other hand Exotica is well dressed White blouse Black skirt Heels which soften rather large calves And her hair is long black with those Aniston strands across one eye lots of mascara I’m trying to pinpoint the impression the obsession Yes! She’s aware of her superior dress Face mostly hidden behind – what else – an Apple laptop From time to time her full features appear She’s glancing (hopefully) around the Apple Pencil brows High forehead Full cheeks Full lips that somehow seem misplaced Full describes the package Yet? I fantasize Something about her eyes…….. What is it? (they look up at you, her head on a large white pillow) She smiles (something on the computer?) And the whole face blends kind of I’m just beginning to sense disturbance…….. When! Wouldn’t you know it! HE sits down Facing her Bald nicely trimmed thatch around both ears I’d say 55 Nice Hawaiian sport shirt Almost makes him look 54 Brief case….(belt-overhanging paunch) BUMMER! They deserve each other!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 7/2/2011 11:41:00 PM
haha, I had to reread the title. I thought you were watching her online or something. I can' t believe I found an old one of yours back here that I had not seen yet. A very fun one to read, Daver. Happy July 4th.
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Date: 4/26/2011 1:59:00 PM
Every week when my wife and go grocery shopping, and i am waiting for her to check out i watch people coming and going and others sitting, there are all kinds of people and reading this poem proofs me right. this was a great piece.
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Date: 4/25/2011 11:11:00 AM
It's amazing what you'll see at the mall, Daver. Overweight teens don't know the risks they'll face as they get older. But this special lady seems to deserve a better companion than she got at the food court. Always so original and entertaining -- great visuals here. Now get your eyes fixed so your own "visuals" are great as well. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/25/2011 8:51:00 AM
haha wow I love how you ended this one Daver, got me laughing aloud! You got me hooked with this enjoyable write-- yup haha this happens much too often in food courts ;) -- super fun read, thank you & enjoy your week :) hugs :)
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Date: 4/25/2011 4:49:00 AM
belt overhanging paunch.. is a sure bummer Daver and this poem on the food court rocks my friend.. going to the Mall here in N.J. the sights are phenomenal to view and displays of every kind available .. the people kind of course... u have penned a masterpiece... luv..
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Date: 4/24/2011 8:24:00 AM
Hey Daver!! It would be a treat to watch you observing people at a "Food Court"! I'm wondering if your eyes would ever give away your fleeting thoughts? Probably not.:) One day my sister asked what I was thinking...I answered spontaneously..she laughed. Lots going on at this busy place...enjoyed reading this!! Wishing you and yours the best!! Love, Mikki
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Date: 4/24/2011 8:22:00 AM
complete and utter masterpiece mad congrats on a great write.
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