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A Cafe' Conundrum

Away in a cafe’
                 No menu to read
Despite my misgivings
                   I heartily plead

 How am I to order
              This borders abuse
Such abhorrent service
         Bears no sound excuse  
 
And yet I continue
              At last, here to see
Is this a computer  
              Tossed rashly at me

Oh, how disappointing
               An entree’s run out
And yet I can smell it
             A fish dish, no doubt
 
But I shall not settle
                 I’ll leave this cafe’
McDonald’s just is not
              Worth all this, I say!

Copyright © Mike Gentile | Year Posted 2023

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Kim Merryman Date: 7/31/2023 8:15:00 PM I know where you are coming from, Mike. Modernization just isn't for me. Congrats on your top win! Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/1/2023 5:07:00 AM Thank you Kim xxoo

Terry Flood Date: 7/31/2023 3:38:00 PM Haven’t been to Maccy Ds for years… the only things I miss are the sausage and egg McMuffin and banana milkshake. But since they came up with touch screen ordering, I just can’t be bothered! Congrats on your win, Mike. You’re right… it’s just not worth it. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/1/2023 1:05:00 PM Thank you Terry, I appreciate your visit and comments !!!

Jan Allison Date: 7/31/2023 8:20:00 AM this was such a fun read Mike, I didn't guess who wrote it and was delighted to see your name on my winner's list:-) Many congrats on your top placement and thanks for taking time to enter the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/1/2023 1:06:00 PM Such a fun contest Jan!!! Thank you xxoo

Heidi Sands Date: 7/14/2023 4:24:00 PM I like your fun poem Mike . It brought a smile. Happy Friday :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/14/2023 4:35:00 PM Thank you Heidi, Happy Friday!!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/14/2023 4:46:00 AM - Reading with a smile ... I cook all dinner in my own kitchen ... with vegetables from my own garden ... - Have a lovely weekend, Mike :) - hugs Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/14/2023 4:50:00 AM Yes, as do I Anne-Lise, it's only an occasional visit for me and usually for a breakfast Egg McMuffin!!! Happy Friday!!!

Panagiota Romios Date: 7/13/2023 5:05:00 PM A funny one, Mike! Pangie Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/14/2023 3:48:00 AM Thank you so much Pangie xxoo

Bill Baker Date: 7/12/2023 8:53:00 AM Changing times do bring some frustration to many of us, Mike. Nice ending. Have a great Wednesday, my friend. Bill Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/12/2023 11:52:00 AM Happy Wednesday, thanks Bill!

Lin Lane Date: 7/12/2023 8:45:00 AM Oh Mike! Mickey D's didn't let you have it your way!!! Find a Fish 'n' Chips restaurant. Your entry is terrific. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/12/2023 11:52:00 AM Sounds like a plan, thanks Lin xxoo

Victor Buhagiar Date: 7/12/2023 8:20:00 AM I hate MacDonald's. Never eat there. Fantastic poem. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/12/2023 11:51:00 AM Thank you Victor!!

Charles Messina Date: 7/12/2023 6:38:00 AM LOL- As I was reading this, the first thing I thought of was "McDonalds" I hate that NEW computerized menu. Wendy's is at the top of my list now (lol) Happy Wednesday, my friend! PS: Remember- not too much fast food...it's a killer. Charlie Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/12/2023 11:51:00 AM Agreed, thanks Charlie !!