Window of Hope

Morning light
Local Cafe
Window seat
Two chairs
One empty 

Coffee steam
Paper unfolds
Waiting now
She appears
Walking past 

Glance met
Soft smile
Hand raised
Familiar wave
Heart beats 

He dreams
Chair filled
Her laughter
Across wood
Silent hope 

Waitress comes
Friendly grin
No words
Always same 
The routine 

Fresh tea
Crispy bacon
Fried egg
Glistening bread
Quiet joy 

Second *** 
Golden toast
Thick butter
Sweet jam
Morning feast 

Bill paid
One chair
Still empty
He leaves
Walking home.

Sun sets low
Night passes
Dawn breaks
Steps return
Same seat 

Door swings
Steam rises
Two chairs
One hope
Waiting again.