The Hub

A gathering place for the young and

Middle aged to dine on fast food

And to relax. There’s a young man

Eating sushi and playing on his iPhone.

There are two guys and a girl

At the center table sharing fries and

Discussing the latest Harry Potter movie.

The dining room attendant is sweeping the floor

And complaining to a coworker about a mess left

Behind by a rude male student. 

There’s a casual business meeting happening

At the far right corner table with four men in suits. 

They even have a chart containing sales reports,

And are discussing the agenda over

Fatty burgers and greasy fries. 

Then there’s the lone woman

Eating a Ham and Cheese sandwich from home,

Wondering how she’s going to do her next

Communications assignment. 

College students abound,

Come together to have a moment to laugh

And enjoy each other’s company before

Heading off to their Art, History,

 And Management classes.

*written Wednesday, October 19, 2011