The Regulars

 

Lori Jakiela

 

 

Having always wanted to be one, I know

what it means to remember their names

and what they take in their coffee.

It's a simple thing - to have a place

exactly three stools from the end,

to escape the anonymity of menus

and know that your needs are simple

- a newspaper, fries with ranch dressing,

a double shot of Jameson

when you look like this -

to be certain someone will come

with a glass of water,

that it's no trouble, rest,

it's good you're here.