They sat there at the table
Drinking down their coffee
When the waiter arrived,
He only had two sandwiches
But could barely carry them.
Between the two thick bread slices
Sat four or five sausages,
And on them sat two fried eggs.
On went the salt and pepper
They sank their teeth into them.
They enjoyed them with such relish,
And I just sat there,
Jealous.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The other day my wife and I were sitting in the coffee shop drinking our coffee when these two sandwiches arrived at a table near us. I wrote the poem at our table and gave a copy to the couple. I often do this in this coffee bar and people are both surprised and pleased.
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Comments5
A fine write Gold. How do people eat things the size of a brick? Have they big gobs?!
Thanks Orchi. They seemed to manage without any effort.
I know the feeling - why is it when the food arrives I always wish I had ordered what someone else has ? Great work and I can imagine their surprise. A great gesture.
Thank you Michael, it is very true you see it arrive at another's table and think, I wish I had ordered that.
People are normally very pleased when I give them a poem. One young Mum almost went into tears when I gave her a poem about her baby - I didn't think it was that bad!
Oh funny - another "food peeper" - I have to stop myself from looking at other plates..... and yes, I would love a spontaneous poem. You are brave. I wrote the poem about the Railroad Philosopher and wanted to give it to him but I wasn't brave enough........ next time that happens, I will! (And will blame you for whatever they throw).......
I will accept full responsibility but most people respond very positively.
Thanks MIKE ~ there is a Morale here "The FOOD on the other person's plate always looks more palatable ! It also reminded me that The Coffee Shops were where all the Literati gathered and shared ideas. I once found a Coffee Shop (called the MUSE where there was paper & felt tips and one was invited to pen an ode on anyone or anything and pin it on a large PINBOARD ~ most people who came in wrote something mainly in pseudo~haiku format. Some of them ripe and some tripe ! Pleased your ODD ODE met with approval ! Please check my POEM and latest FUSION on Chocolate ~ Yours Poetically ~ BRIAN Love the visual ~ SAUS 'N EGG SANI ~ Repast of the Deities ! B.
This is awesome although my mouth was watering as I read this. nice discription
Thank you Mary, mine mouth was watering at the time as well.
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