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Coffee Shop Bias

men used facilities at Starbucks 
but staff took an offence at their looks
policemen were called out
arrested without doubt 
now staff being referred to guide book.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Ellison Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 4:15 PM
NOT TO BE TOLERATED!!! EVER!!! Good write Roy!!!
Pett Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 4:32 PM
Thanks Jack, this made the main news here in the U.K. totally agree never tolerated. :)))
Salehi Avatar
June 1, 2018 at 1:33 PM
It is really funny, When are we going to learn that under a 3 millimeter of skin, we all look the same? The newest is Roseanne Barr and her remarks...
Salehi Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 4:29 PM
Always,...
Pett Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 1:18 PM
Thanks Pashang I totally agree, any form of discrimination should never be tolerated never mind how famous people are, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))
Allison Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 8:10 AM
I head about this story on the news Roy - very topical limerick:-) hugs jan xx
Pett Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 9:05 AM
Thanks Jan, amazing how something like this makes the main news in the U.K. thanks again for your support really appreciated. :))
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 6:11 AM
Yes--this did happen in US in a slightly different way--but the essence of your poem is so true..well captured apt subject, Roy.
Pett Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 9:03 AM
Thanks Vijay, this made the top news story today in the U.K. thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))
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