Espresso

(Dedication: To my old school mates, Class of 1971, St. Joseph's Insitution, Singapore) ~~~~~~~~~ In a swift flow Old times catch-up, Three in a row Espresso cups. Queen Street unfurls With simple flair, We sit and curl Sift old time airs. Old days discuss With ample wit, A meal to buzz As fancy hits. Two score and six Years blown away, A motley mix To anchor say. By this fine space: Mary's Kafe, Greet face to face As updates sway. Change looks so strange As we touch base, Age screams new range To fit our case. Make small talk blunt With new chit-chat, Familiar grunts Pry this and that. Old versions add A sparkle here, Each to a fad Dimpled with cheer. Mellow old bones Tell a story, Each ageing tone As life sparks spree. Just for a while Warm moments fit, A glimpse of smiles In jolly wit. So much to say Now each to each, Sip drinks today Old times track reach. A few hours here To share old times, School days once near Distract odd chimes. Too soon, too quick Time to part ways, Each to his flick A path and play. A group picture For keepsake kind, A sure fixture Frames peace of mind. Leon Enriquez 31 July 2017 Singapore