simply human

so many things come to mind in a coffee shop....people watching is one of my favorite pastimes.

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today

the circumference 

of the coffee shop 

is equal to “pie” squared 

and the equation of life seems unsolvable

i watch her

a caricature of herself

bright orange lipstick on the perimeter

of a clownish smile

gravity has not been kind and her self-esteem

is directly proportional 

to the remainder of latte in her paper cup

over there sits

mister incongruent

raggedy jeans and tee

with a diamond watch on his veined wrist

his overload of eccentricity would baffle even euclid

the cappuccino machine

is perpendicular to a window lacking symmetry

and certainly unfamiliar with the washer method

i show simple interest to a passerby

with a friendly smile

momentarily forgetting reciprocal rule is not in effect

there is but one constant here

we are simply 

           or not so simply

                            human

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

We are quite an interesting species to watch, aren't we? I used to do the same when I worked at a mall, I would take my lunch break and simply walk and observe the merchants and the shoppers. It got pretty hectic around the holidays, so I ventured to eat lunch in the office, instead.

I love this, just as much as coffee itself! A very astute observation and delivery...a must for my library!

Are there any "Dunkin Donuts" in Florida, Lydi? I was just commenting to FT about how good their coffee is!

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, Dunkin' Donuts is all over the place here. I do not like their coffee, sorry. Just too strong for me. I tend to get tea there or in Starbucks for that reason. Thanks for the great review! Lydi**

[Stars and Whales]

This is an excellent read. Truly fantastic writing. Your word choice was splendid and drew me in. I enjoyed reading it. Good job, and thank you for sharing!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Zane. Lydi*

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i'll take a vanilla italian creme...don't like coffee, but like humanness and feel that is what is most important...that we acquiesce that others....are people...different, imperfect, but just like us, human.

wonderful snapshot of life here.

[Lydia Shutter]

Very true...no one is perfect. We must learn to accept other people's quirks. Thanks so much, Jacob. I appreciate this review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Whether I,m at Starbucks or Panera bread, I love watching people casually. I try to read their minds and expressions. Some are hot and some are cold as the beverage. Some are tasteful and flavorful and some are,t. But it makes us see all the contrasts and appreciate all humanity in general. I'll take a Cappuccino. Lol
An excellent write....:).....

[Lydia Shutter]

What a fun review, Sami! Thank you so much. Glad to see you on my page. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Me too. You are welcome gladly....:).....

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it takes all kinds to make this world what it is...an hour at the coffee shop can show us so much about humanity in general...i really love your mathematical approach to this piece, Lydi, for all of life is but equations solved or not...beautiful :)

[Lydia Shutter]

I spent a lot of years as an accountant.....I guess my mathematical terms sneak into my poetry sometimes! :) Thanks for the great review, Thomas. Lydi**

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:) I used to teach math from time to time and always enjoyed it...you are welcome :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Then you knew all the terms I used.....which I was hoping some people would. Thanks again! :)

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ah, yes, i did...i even know Euclid :)

[Lydia Shutter]

He speaks highly of you! LOL

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haha...give him my best :)

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I am a people watcher too. Aren't we all, really, curious, or not so much...pictures of all of us...humanity. I love your writing, Lydi...truly

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Lynn. Lydi**