a muted voice -- Kate Bush who'd easily
go Running Up that Hill
the frigid air from the cooling vent
the rotating cast of customers
buying bagel sandwiches
bagels with cream cheese schmear
a baker's dozen of assorted bagels
doggie bagel treats
at the Einstein Bagels
by the Heinen's store
by the Erie Island Cafe
by the snazzy Old River Shopping district
right on the border of stodgy Rocky River
and progressive, authentic Lakewood
I come here a couple of times a week
relax with food and coffee
read, write, and occasionally
catch a surprising songbite on the overhead speakers
Future Islands
Death Cab for Cutie
Modest Mouse
slightly askew of corporate fare
here are a group of people
I know but don't know
tasty brunch on a round, sliced roll
and music that sometimes
hedges on sublime
