Silently I study the view
From a "comfy chair" in the corner.
Circumstances have made me a
Regular of sorts
But I only recognize one old guy
Kibitzing too long with the barista
Wearing the same bright yellow shirt as last night.
The couple playing Munchkin
are oblivious. Belonging more at a kitchen table but
good for them. I envy their comfort.
Mr. Superman T-shirt commands thestudy group at the large table too comfortable with the girl
to be just friends.
Random jazz fills the gaps -
The old guy bites his nails.
The man at the counter is all business whiletwo couples chat and flirt
away from the kids?
away from the bar?
maybe just away.
With jazz and superman and munchkins,
I drink in what I can of coffee
and time and circumstance
