The Reality of Bars

Gum cemented,
green-dirty,
floor.
Stools that tell stories
of heroic feats,
and terrible blunders,
not fully understood.
Spent cigarettes and not full cups
explain culture
and football games.
It is leisure for all ages.
Neon advertises sin.
Bottles offer redemption.

Marble tables expose quarter tips
that are drenched in sticky spills.
Cheap beer stained glasses
are inspiration
and lead to an entering in.

Friends and good times
tonight.