Changing of the guard

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Bobbie Herron

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Long wool coats, soft leather gloves,

They meet at the café,

commandeering an improvised conference area,

perpendicular to the alcove, not quite in, not quite out.

Not a smile among them, quite sincere business matters discussed,

because of course, Business Matters.

After having hijacked not only the alcove but also the atmosphere,

They arise abruptly at 8:13am, donning those coats and gloves,

ascots and fedoras. Chatting professionally as they adjourn

to the frigid Main Street, banks, and law offices.

 

The rest of us remain. In our sweatshirts, snow boots,

hand-knit pussy hats and baseball caps.

We exhale, relieved to have the neighborhood hangout back to normal.

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4 Responses to Changing of the guard

  1. Dana Burrell's avatar Dana says:
    March 23, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    Like Maggie I’ve been there and can picture the surrounds. I’m the one tucked in the corner nursing my large dark roast! … oh gee! I didn’t make it into the sketch… next time.

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  2. Maggie Butler's avatar Maggie Butler says:
    March 23, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Really captures the atmosphere! Glad I’ve been there to have a feel for the space!

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