Blues On Marine Drive (a poem)

Blues On Marine Drive

a free audio recording is available at this link for download

The morning sun is bright

but the wind is cold,

penetrating two parkas and a down coat

all the way to the bone.

A barmaid sweeping cigarette butts from the sidewalk

stops to serve beer and breakfast to an old man

who enjoys the sparkle in her eyes

but wants nothing more

than beer and breakfast

and a place to stay warm

for an hour or two

while waiting for the bus.

(C) 2014 David H. Roche