Thursday, May 19, 2011

Small Town Coffee House

Small Town Coffee House

Lights down, tables set.
Table clothes? Random rags, rugged edges and floral patterns.
Candles set in glass jars and cups.
Classy country coffee to court our guests.

The tuning of a guitar
Tapping on a drum
"Check 1 check 2" says the man at the microphone.
Another guitar, vibrations of bass.

The murmur of the people downstairs waiting.
The mounting of excitement.
Various Mugs, some local made.

The coffee begins to permeate the room.
Candles are lit.
Flood the walls with dancing shapes.

Me in my jeans and sweater.
Relax
Sit back

People push in.
Seats grind against the floor.
Table clothes hug children.

The murmur grows.
Small town people who know everyone.

Music begins.
I sip my coffee.

Enjoying the rhythm.
Letting my heart get caught in the harmony.
Feeling a part of community.

Small Town Coffee House.

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