Hoggin' the Seats

Seats in Starbucks seem quite scarce
‘Cause laptop users hog ‘em.
Dirty looks won’t make them move – 
Perhaps it’s time to flog ‘em.

Sitting in a precious seat
For hours seems quite piggy,
Even if they’re doing work
Or tryin’ to get jiggy.

Other people want to sit
When sippin’ brews or snackin’;
No one has the nerve to ask
Those gluttons to get packin’.

Selfishness today appears
To be the status quo.
Perhaps a Starbucks laptop charge
Just might be apropos.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dailey Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Hear - hear. I think some of those folks sit there all day long. OK during slack time but not around meal times. Love the poem
Horsman Avatar
January 8, 2013 at 3:10 PM
mobile phone laptops,i-pads, i pods, we may as well do away with nature,, no one looks at it anymore... sorry ilene this wonderful poem says it all,,,
Harrell Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 11:31 PM
True, quite a few people are doing it. I would sit there sipping my frappuccino then move on. I think they may not have Wifi at home. Great poem, Ilene. Enjoyed!
Cavanaugh Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Wow, I love this poem too. Especially the last stanza. Great work here.
Dietrich Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 6:31 PM
hey, excellent idea, they could charge them for sitting there, WHY NOT? I like this mucho.
Fisher Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 6:15 PM
That describes the situation spot on. It's great how you gave so much action on seat hogs. How about a Wifi blocking latte?
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