Sticky

In Joe's Diner
the air is sticky
Of greasy burger smoke
and cigarettes

The flipper's hair
and the waitress' pink lipstick smile
The tables and seats
and cutlery

The counter
and cash register
The jukebox and
television screen

The notes and coins
I receive for change
The eyes of Mr Handlebar
and the Coca Cola mirror

The yellow lino floor
with a thousand coffee spills
And soups and syrups
and sau

Sticky