Day At the Diner

Clouds of grey smoke rising in the air like rain clouds and many random people grazing 
noisily,
an endless mug of coffee grasped in my relaxed hand with a pink sugar packet poured to 
sweeten,
the scrungy waiters taking orders while the infinite chatter of a group of close friends 
continues,
the grey smoke reeks on my clothes as well as the roaming smell of fried food,
drinking bitter-sweet coffee although I've had ten cups with the taste of a friends meal 
I selfishly helped myself to
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace