October 31, 2016

AT  THE  TABLE

On the table, knives, forks, spoons,

glasses, big plates, small plates,

a big salad bowl, salad dressings,

bread, butter, roast beef, gravy,

mashed potatoes, peas, a pie,

cloth napkins, cups and saucers,

sugar. salt, Old Bay, honey,  pepper,

tabasco Sauce, two candles….

At the table 6 people - on 6 chairs -

with 6 cell phones - texting and

talking - with 6 people maybe at
other tables in far cities and towns -

all in communication with each other -

telling each other what they are

having for dinner with each other

and what’s happening around the table.

© Andy Costello, Reflections 2016