Sipping lattes,
Cappuccinos, too
Souls gathering
Before morning hustle,
Demands
Of the daily grind.
Businessmen,
Carpool moms,
Mechanics,
Lawyers,
Barking orders to baristas
Hustling espressos.
Contrived camaraderie
Masking lives that are
Isolated,
Sequestered,
Withdrawn,
confused.
Coping the best they can
Finding respite,
blessed release,
staring into that venti mocha,
non-fat, extra hot.
A caffeinated oasis.
