Burger Boy

Burger boy hangs out
at the A&W
Spare change for burgers 
he sometimes has two

He chats up the girls
imagines he is cool
Making up tall tales 
but girls ain't easy to fool

He asks the cute waitress 
if she's from the Philippines
Tells her he was there yesterday 
eating noodles and beans!

She asks where he traveled 
he says he was everywhere
But the more he talks 
she knows he wasn't there

She doesn't make him feel bad
she just gives a sweet smile
It's enough to make him happy 
his grin widens a mile

Like so many others 
he hates being all alone 
So he sits dreams and fidgets 
while he charges his phone

The place is kinda quiet 
except cars driving through
If he had his own car 
it would be a dream come true

What others take for granted 
seems far beyond his reach
He's never had a holiday 
or walked a sandy beach

So he finds something 
that to others ain't much
A burger and a smile
He hopes fingers might touch
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 6:49 PM
Very endearing poem, Richard. I need to take Burger Boy under my wings and show him the art of cool. Help him out of his social life doldrums. Very humorous imagery w/a solid core of truth. This is my fave so far of yours, will be coming back to this one on speed repeat. Excellent write, my maestro friend. Much love to you always.
P  Avatar
October 10, 2016 at 7:09 PM
Awh, I want to adopt burger boy. Very sweet and somewhat sad at the same time.
Callus Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 4:01 PM
Hi Richard...in truth, your burger boy is no liar, quite harmless in fact; I suppose he can't afford holidays and travel, so dreams have to make do instead. Some realize that and know they can't be hard on him! Regards // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 8:02 AM
What a great response, thanks Paul.
Yvonne Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 11:05 AM
Another great write Richard. I loved this one. 7+
Lamoureux Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 11:05 PM
Thanks Maurice.:0)
Dietrich Avatar
September 11, 2016 at 9:00 PM
ahhh, a great little look at a lonely kid with unfulfilled dreams. I was drawn to this by its title. Any food poem sounds good to me. haha
Lamoureux Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 7:59 AM
Thanks Andrea. ;0)
Walker  Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 8:56 PM
Love this one Richard. I start be reading more of you soon. Verlena
Lamoureux Avatar
September 11, 2016 at 9:14 AM
Hi Verlena, I appreciate the visit.
Manassian Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 5:59 PM
So much in life we take for granted. Burger boy spoke to me today, Richard. That's the power of your words. hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
September 11, 2016 at 9:14 AM
Thanks Eileen, a big hug back to you.
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 9:05 AM
Loneliness and poverty usually go hand in hand. Sad write, Richard. Once again, the theme of "walking in someone's shoes" comes to mind. Great lesson in this write!
Lamoureux Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 10:36 AM
Thanks Daniel.
Smith Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 8:18 AM
There are so many out there like this who love to dream. A little smile goes a long way. Great poem
Lamoureux Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 8:49 AM
Yes, I was impressed with the young lady for not rolling her eyes. The young fellow wanted desperately to fit in but had no clue how.
Andresen Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 7:56 AM
- Emotional eating, many share his fate - Sad .... so sad - A great write, Richard - Best wishes for a wonderful weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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