Cafe Time

What it is really all about.

Where poets meet

to share a sip

from a cup

filled to the brim.

A place on earth

where 'man' can walk

to share 'his' thoughts

within.

New mown grass,

a warming sun,

all lead to this

bright glade,

where rests a pen

and warming words

for every stanza

laid.

 

08/03/19

Author's Note

Reviews

[wordman]

where we all are in the same mode of creativity

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah while some sip Americano and others a skiny latte!

[wordman]

but we all come together in inspiration

[Kelly Scheppers]

How I wish this place was actually a cafe, and we could all meet and gather there. Unfortunately, and geographically, its not to be...but I've been here going on eleven years this year, and there's no other venue I'd rather call home.

You always keep me coming back for more, so know that I'll always be here!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes you are in the lifeblood of this place Kelly. Many thanks.

[Kay]

When I read these lines "Where poets meet/to share a sip/from a cup" I imagined this plurally and then singularly. I often find that people who enjoy writing or reading poetry are not particularly vocal about it; we could be there at the cafe simultaneously and never know. Even if not, with the picture you painted I visualized that one after another we all go in to sip from the same cup of pensiveness, introspection, and contemplation. A cycle of passing through into the cafe harbor, then setting sail into the marvelous unknown.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A wonderful, expansive and visual review Kay. Many thanks.

[Kay]

My pleasure, looking forward to reading more!

[Coyote Poetry]

W.C been my safe haven for writing. I have improved become of many kind people. I agree with your words and thoughts John.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Coyote. Tis a place for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree John and you are welcome.

[Mrudula Rani]

Café is truly a beautiful place and unique as well, writers from all parts of the world are here to share their thoughts and enjoy the company of wonderful writers. You have superbly expressed all of our feelings in this winning verse, John.

[Maxwell Ryder]

Glade-laid. Like the finish here.

Nothing quite like a cup of java and a write, outside.

-M

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed so Maxwell. Many Thanks.

[KWP]

Having owned two cafe's in my life, this is not my chosen place thong out and write - so many distractions man. I will admit though a cafe is a perfect observation point for getting to know people, :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah I was referring to THIS Cafe. But real cafes are great places to hang.

[Wild Rose]

I would agree with you KWP
Too many distractions in a cafe or a pub bar
Mat be a hotel lounge, outside in a park/mountain side/by the sea

[Wild Rose]

John Yes if this (WC) is your cafe to write (post)

I gather thoughts in many places: write them out sitting here in the warm, cup of tea/coffee to hand, music on the CD player

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed so WR. 'Anywhere and nowhere baby' inspiration is an intrusive process sent to haunt the poet! Many thanks.

[Einstein Noodle]

very clean flow and rhyme sir! i agree .. the Cafe' is all that and more ... and its ok even if i spill or get coffee dribbled down me chin ;) nice tribute John ... top o' the mahrnin' to ya!
E.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Tap a' the mahrnin tay ya too! Indeed, but I find the coffee is always cold! Cheers big 'E'

[jacob erin-cilberto]

where hearts and pens share...and where budding poets dare...
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed so Jacob, indeed so, and long may it continue. Many Thanks for stopping by.

[Chris Shaw]

That is certainly what I would expect it to be. It'my playground, I want it to be my happy, creative world. I enjoyed your verse John.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Chris me too! Me too......