Coffee's Calling

'Reserved' sign on Table One,
so crave that morning sun,
to get out, to get about,
debating whose turn to shout.
When we meet it's a weekly scene
of what we've done, and
where we've been.
Coffee's calling,
it's such a creed, but
way beyond simple need.

Coffee sets for a brighter day,
meeting friends in that little cafe.
People come, people go
some we meet, others we know,
sipping coffee on the go
they fade into the day.
I love watching people in the street,
rushing by on busy feet,
they come to talk, to stop awhile,
their various lifestyles.

We've been meeting since
I can't remember when, and
a lot has happened
from there and then.
Thursdays seems to
be the day, when
all seriousness goes astray.
Through the years a friendship rare,
in help, support they're always there.
Catching up the weekly news, and
what's a week without
a joke or two.

Her beautiful smiling face,
just a happy, friendly place.
I saw a dog, now my day's complete,
looking expectant at their
master's feet.
Sunny days, raining too,
that coffee maybe home delivery, but
will always gets through.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Ah, one of my favorite personal luxuries. I enjoyed this tribute to our dark morning rescuer and sometimes pillar of sanity. Great read!

[Richard M]

Thank you for reading Fabian. Couldn't agree with you more.
Take care
Richard

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

There’s truly something about coffee shops I love. It could be the hum of voices the clank in kitchen the waitress taking my order the smell of eggs and coffee just the buzz in it
I usually go alone though
It’s great you go with friends. Hope you well. Loved your write

[Richard M]

Hi Julie
Thank you for reading of 'Coffee's Calling.' Thrilled you like it. I too, love my coffee shop, but really live for that weekly connection, even if we are in contact or see each other daily. I hope that you and I could have a coffee some day :) :)
Me? I'm okay, still working at walking again. Such a long journey, so frustrating, but one day. Despite, I'm happy and loving life.
Happy Christmas my friend.
Take care
Richard