McDonalds.

McDonald's

At the local McDee's

Kids running around shouting

and screaming.

Mother with a baby in arms.

"Shouting come here" Clayton

& Ellie to the runaways.

Teenagers in a group,  around a crowded

table. Chewing hamburgers and drinking coca cola

via straws and mobile phones going ten to the dozen

talking and texting out loud.

An old couple with a coffee and a hamburger

to keep out the cold. Sitting beside each other.

Quitely eating. Bothering no one.

And workmen in their cabs out front sitting

in the peace and quiet. Enjoying their meals.

In so-called private. Feeling the zen of harmony

fill their driver side lungs.

And the drive-through is like a race track. All the

impatient drivers. Waiting annoyingly to get

their turn at the window. To get their food order.

And the young school levers. Making the food inside

with that look of boredom and is this really my life

now.

And the sneaky odd worker. Going outside for a

cigarette.

Oh, the joys of McDees.

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

love this I can relate to this
my son worked at the local one for 3 years doing the all nighters and late shifts I used to pick him up at ungodly hours then go to work.
McDees gave him a start in life a good work ethic a few years later he is now this year after 3 years apprenticeship working and studying at tafe and doing all nighter jobs again and weeks away in country a fully fledged electrician. He has saved and gone to Canada last year and this year Europe all his own work and savings. I think MCdees gave him the best start in life and he has a work ethic I have never seen in anyone in my family. Hes only just turned 23. I remember the day I drove him after school to his interview and they turned him down at McDees as they said com back in six months he was about 15 he got in the car so disappointed all he wanted to do was work and get his goals. I took him to his next after school interview and he got it the smile on his face I will remember forever.
mcdees is a great place I go there once a month for a treat for my after work dinner and love it still
lets praise it I also remember going there for my kids birthday parties every year (all 3 of them) and what memories it brings back, I also remember going there on dates when I was a teen when the first one hit Sydney back in the 70s I think. I eat it in moderation due to a heart condition but love it still

[Onlyme]

Glad you could relate to this Julies, was just thinking of McDees as was their early on tonight for some burgers. And it came to mind. I agree. Great start for the kids. To get foot into work life and finding a career. Hard work like you said.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

the money was not great but I think it gave the workers a good start and a feel for work before they do their careers

[Onlyme]

I agree totally with you. Keep them off the street and from getting bored and into trouble.

[Dave]

Dee-Dawn -
Nicely done. I have a neighbor whose son worked at the McDonalds close to us. He enjoyed it, most of the people he worked with were schoolmates. His mother told us about how h was saving his money and appreciated his independence when it came to money matters. Like most of his friends he is setting some of his earnings aside for college.
Take care - Dave

[Dismal]

I really enjoyed reading this, you painted a perfect picture of McDonalds using your words, it felt almost familiar.
I never thought I would read something about McDonalds, it's definitely a surprise.

Very well written.

[Onlyme]

Thank you Dismal. hugs.

[phill..m]

This is brilliant Dawn, my daughter worked at md's i think she had
the thought is this my life, and packed the job in, only there a week.
If only we had that choice. Regards, Phill.

[Onlyme]

I remember when I was young. My mother could leave a job in the morning and have a new one in the afternoon. As jobs where ten a penny back then. Nowadays it's so different. So few jobs around for everyone to get. And thanks Phill for your apprication. Bless you.

[phill..m]

If md's were around in the day's of great poets
they would of wrote about it. Regards, Phill.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

ps thanks for your wonderful poem x

[Onlyme]

Thanks Julie your a sweetheart. Dawn.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

keep writing love your poems