In a pasta house off DeGraves’ way,
I pause to watch the diners stay;
They line the glass, a living show,
As if on stage for all to know.
Forks lift slow in the window’s frame,
Their laughter soft, their gestures same;
And I, outside, can scarce convey
Why they delight in such display.
Do they not feel the watcher’s eyes,
The passing crowd, the small surmise?
Or is it joy—to see, be seen—
A theatre made of glass between?
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...she certainly is watching.
ReplyDeleteYeah the need to show the world
DeleteNext time I eat at a place such as this, I'll be concerned about who's watching. :) Nice pic and perfect words.
ReplyDeleteGood light enters though
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ReplyDeleteSorry about that. I was trying to comment. I was trying to say that your poem describes your picture perfectly. I have often had similar thoughts upon looking in at diners sitting near a large window. - Ratty
ReplyDeleteNo problems. Thank you for the visit and comment
DeleteMientras unos ya comen el pedido hay otros que aun miran la carta sin decidirse. Como siempre bien puesto el diafragma buscando el desenfoque del fondo
ReplyDeleteI shoot regularly at this location. But I don't always get a good frame
DeleteMuy simpática la escena, parece que lo están pasando bien comiendo juntos. Y muy bien enmarcada la fotografía entre los menús.
ReplyDeleteI normally dont centre the frame in street shots. It was a strange day for me
Deleteyou are so good with words
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine
DeleteGreat description of such beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteOnly free world enjoys that
Deleteit's goot they are talking to each other instead of them both being on their phones.
ReplyDeleteIt must be a date
DeleteBien enmarcado están los clientes que ahora se encuentran consumiendo. Las pizarras a los dos lados de la imagen, les sirve como marco.
ReplyDeleteThat was my intention too
DeleteA pasta eatery how fun. A wonderful photo and I really enjoyed the poem.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at pasta. I love pasta.
ReplyDeleteWell done as always.
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nice couple
ReplyDeleteBeautifully framed!
ReplyDeleteGreat food, great company and a great photo!
ReplyDeleteHappy couple :-D
ReplyDeleteLooks like that they were enjoying their food...
ReplyDeleteWonderful photography and the poem is lovely. Have a wonderful September!
ReplyDeleteI love the pasta house photo. Thank you for sharing it with FFO.
ReplyDeleteA picture is truly worth a thousand words, and you did an amazing job to bring them out through your poetry. Happy FOF!
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