Diner Dreams

The sizzle of the griddle
amongst the chitter-chatter
of nubile meanderings

The St. Francis rocks
rocks the soda POP stops...

This fifties Fonzi haunt 
for the twenty-first century's gaunt
feeds the bellies of San Francisco's dreamers.

Amongst a milkshake swirl
stand pretty girls 
tee's rolled up tattoos unfurled
on lollipop like pedestals they twirl
unwinding like wet red and white paper straws
barelegged or blue-jeaned.

The St. Francis rocks
rocks the dinners scene.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 1/13/2012 12:29:00 PM
Well rocked Debbi, sounds like the place to go.)
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Date: 1/10/2012 12:47:00 PM
Nice descriptive write here Debi.Enjoyed reading it.
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Date: 1/9/2012 5:43:00 PM
A nice, contemporary tribute to a trendy setting! A silky, free-flowing rhyme-scheme. Thanks for your gracious comments on my recent poem, Winter Woodland!
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Date: 1/9/2012 9:46:00 AM
This is such a cool write, Debbie--enjoyed your descriptions here very much!! and Wow! Super thank you for my placement in your contest!! I wasn't expecting that! I sure am glad that you re-opened it, thank you so much again!! ^_^ hugs to you!
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Date: 1/8/2012 9:55:00 PM
Deb-This is groovy! Love it! Thanks so much for my placement in your narrative contest! I am very happy you liked my story about Jenna :)
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Date: 1/8/2012 7:20:00 PM
cool remembrance of that era Debbie .. thankxx for my 2nd place win .. it is a special piece and now a special win..so appreciate ..Ron says hello .. hopes to help me judge my contest if he can gather some patience ..haha..luv ..
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Date: 1/8/2012 5:01:00 PM
You've painted the scenery and sounds so well so far. Can't wait to read the finished poem....It has good rhythm too...Beeboping !!
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Date: 1/8/2012 1:55:00 PM
It sounds like you are still in San Francisco???? I hope you are having the most sensational visit!! I'm trying to imagine the 50's hangout of which you speak...hmmm. Be sure to have an Irish Coffee at the Buena Vista !! :)(if you can get inside!) Ps..I am always sooo HONORED, if and when you approve of something I write, for you are one whom I admire very much . Thank you for liking my little story, about a very, delightful little lady who was more than words could say..a truly beautiful soul.
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