Johnny likes
the back corner seat
in the cafe
it gives a good view
of those entering
and leaving
and a good view
of the baristas
as they work
at the bar
especially
the Clara Bow
lookalike
with her black hair
and cute cut
and dark eyes
and thin
almost
indecipherable smile
and in the background
the piped Baroque music
or sometimes jazz
setting feet to tapping
but this day
the barista is
the short girl
with the Italian twang
who gets
the orders right on cue
and who knows
your requirements
before you say
on a good day
the tattooed barista
has gone
his favourite gaze
to watch her work
and talk and smile
and the glitter
in her eyes
she works
elsewhere
for other men
to watch
and stare.
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