Saturday, November 29, 2008

Are you being served?



Rajesh Sundaram

Plastic smile,
Dull inner wear hidden by fine livery
Deep Blue jacket and brass buttons…gleaming
Shoes polished to a dazzling shine

“Are you being served?”

An indifferent nod. Acknowledgement

Polite gesture, trying not to fidget
Uncomfortable in the role

Unhappy to ask “Are you being served?”

Monday, November 10, 2008