Knobby knees and coffee shops Have been married since before time Was. Hipsters with their progressive politics And symbolic lyrics and Witty banter Deem themselves worthy of macchiatos On Tuesday mornings. And the tiny tables creak with Liberal arts degrees and sugar and Cream. Tibetan prayer flags slip out of pockets Onto a floor scuffed by Converse And bare, raw feet.
And if you, too need salvation in the form Of caffeine and dreams, Come on in- Even if your hair is straight and perhaps You donβt have a clue About ethnocentric ideas of beauty- Open the door, order your addiction, Sink in. Your knobby knees will fit just right.