Mosaic moments

 

​ Life flows down Queens Rd

as the scent of Korean bowls

sits tempting you in, but we carry on,

past the Spanish bar, laughter flowing

like the coffee poured expertly

by the artisan barista in the coffee shop

down the way. The aroma

of arabica beans blending into the cool air,

and the clientele sway in time with the traffic.

 

And florists showcase flowers galore

beside the jewellery and convenience stores.

Mock Tudor decorative gables overlook

bakers and butchers, cupcakes and cutlets.

Charity shops converse across the tarmac,

as the young trendy woman waves

at the man on bicycle riding slowly past.

Watching as he becomes a dot

in the distance, she sighs inward.

Wishing one day he'd stop.

Traffic waits as the young mother crosses.

Child excited by green man flashing.

Estate agents sit typing on computer terminals,

as the young couple have their future to plan.

 

The man sits, appreciating

the melody of flavours

singing on his taste buds,

the burger tastes so good.

Sauce drips down his chin,

but he doesn't notice a thing.

Wafts of conversation buzz excitedly

past, into Sainsbury's to grab some drinks

and start the party at last.

Under the trees a couple kisses

before she leaves on the 44,

seedlings of story

flowing on the breeze. Mosaic moments

creating a picture of community.

 

In the continental bar, a dog laps

at the bowl of water, before having a wander.

So many people to greet. And the poet sits,

pen in hand, inking an ode to the girl that

makes his smile grow.

Outside the bay windows

the sun sinks low, day drifts into night.

And through the clouds

the moonlight glows.