Daver Austin Poet Narrative

Food Court

FOOD COURT

She isn’t beautiful
No knockout
Maybe it’s the surroundings
She is surrounded by –
Age
Business freaks
Overweight teens    in ragged jeans
On the other hand
Exotica is well dressed
White blouse
Black skirt
Heels    which soften rather large calves
And her hair is long    black
    with those Aniston strands across one eye
           lots of mascara
I’m trying to pinpoint the impression
                                             the obsession
Yes!
She’s aware of her superior dress
Face mostly hidden behind –
                   what else – an Apple laptop
From time to time her full features appear
She’s glancing (hopefully) around the Apple
Pencil brows
High forehead
Full cheeks
Full lips    that    somehow
       seem misplaced
Full describes the package
Yet?
I fantasize
Something about her eyes……..
What is it?    (they look up at you, her head on a large
                       white pillow)
She smiles    (something on the computer?)
And the whole face blends    kind of
I’m just beginning to sense disturbance……..
When!
Wouldn’t you know it!
HE sits down
Facing her
Bald    nicely trimmed thatch around both ears
I’d say 55
Nice Hawaiian sport shirt
Almost makes him look 54
Brief case….(belt-overhanging paunch)
BUMMER!
They deserve each other!

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Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2011 at 11:41 PM haha, I had to reread the title. I thought you were watching her online or something. I can' t believe I found an old one of yours back here that I had not seen yet. A very fun one to read, Daver. Happy July 4th.

James Foulk April 26, 2011 at 1:59 PM Every week when my wife and go grocery shopping, and i am waiting for her to check out i watch people coming and going and others sitting, there are all kinds of people and reading this poem proofs me right. this was a great piece.

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM It's amazing what you'll see at the mall, Daver. Overweight teens don't know the risks they'll face as they get older. But this special lady seems to deserve a better companion than she got at the food court. Always so original and entertaining -- great visuals here. Now get your eyes fixed so your own "visuals" are great as well. Love, Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K. April 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM haha wow I love how you ended this one Daver, got me laughing aloud! You got me hooked with this enjoyable write-- yup haha this happens much too often in food courts ;) -- super fun read, thank you & enjoy your week :) hugs :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 25, 2011 at 4:49 AM belt overhanging paunch.. is a sure bummer Daver and this poem on the food court rocks my friend.. going to the Mall here in N.J. the sights are phenomenal to view and displays of every kind available .. the people kind of course... u have penned a masterpiece... luv..

Michelle Mac Donald April 24, 2011 at 8:24 AM Hey Daver!! It would be a treat to watch you observing people at a "Food Court"! I'm wondering if your eyes would ever give away your fleeting thoughts? Probably not.:) One day my sister asked what I was thinking...I answered spontaneously..she laughed. Lots going on at this busy place...enjoyed reading this!! Wishing you and yours the best!! Love, Mikki

Kyle Carlson April 24, 2011 at 8:22 AM complete and utter masterpiece mad congrats on a great write.