People In Coffee Shops Poem by Paul Reed

People In Coffee Shops



People in coffees shops
Often stare into space
As the rest of the world goes by
Setting the pace;

People in coffee shops
Order drinks that they don't really like
But they sound impressive
To the man on his bike;

People in coffee shops
Sip at a cup that's too large
They talk about philosophical things
Including Nigel Farrage;

People in coffee shops
Opt out even if just for a while
They cross their legs and turn around
Practice their false smiles;

People in coffee shops
Don't mourn their money lost
Paying far more than for coffee at home
Which is a fraction of the cost

People in coffee shops
Think themselves a little Parisienne
The women tell silly jokes
Think they are comediennes;

People in coffee shops
Eat far too much cake
And wash it down with more coffee
In a cup that could hold a small lake;

Eventually people in coffee shops
Reluctantly get to their feet
Sigh a little wistfully
Leave and walk back down the street.

Sunday, June 26, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: people
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