The Bookstore

18/03/2021 – Poem a Day Compilation



Walking through the doors

There’s an unmistakable smell

Fresh coffee and old books

And just a hint of freshly baked cakes



The chairs are big and comfy

Like grandma’s warm embrace

And the service is friendly

And they’re always up for a chat



Sometimes I go in for breakfast

Bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes

A book of poetry with well-worn pages

And a large cappuccino to sip



It’s a good place to people watch

On a sunny weekday morn

The park across the path bustling

With kids before they head to school



When I meet friends for lunch

Chicken salad with sweet chilli sauce

And a cool class of fresh lemonade

Discussing the latest sporting memoir



It’s easy to lose track of time

And before you know it it’s been hours

Though it’s never a problem

To settle in for half the day



On occasion, when I don’t feel like cooking,

I’ll savour a frittata and side salad

And a large pot of peppermint tea

With my favourite Stephen King



It doesn’t matter what time of day or night

It always feels like home

A little shop around the corner

That takes me a world away