The Roadside Eatery

It was a pretty long drive but not tedious Thanks to smooth arterial roads; well laid The shortcoming was absence of eateries And we were looking for a decent eatery. All efforts to find out one came to naught That forced us to settle with a roadside inn The place not clean; which was predictable But the tummies refused any extra journey. Once seated, the waiter appeared smilingly A smile at once genuine and pleasing one That was totally devoid of any artificiality That helped us relax despite the location. He brought trays and glasses but not water Instead of tissue paper he offered his scarf And tore a newspaper to wipe them clean All the time offered help with a big smile. He brought water bottle moderately chilled And then oven fresh rotis with vegetables After some pause, gave butter and sweet With feeling, that we should eat a bit more. As we ate he offered his services to others His actions fast, served the customers alone Humming a tune with that radiant smile and We left the place with a heavy heart n tummy.