Papa Poet

The Sundance Grill is one of the countless restaurants I have patronized in my travels across the country. This one happens to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but it could be anywhere. By different names, it is.

Back in the Sundance Grill

Back in the Sundance Grill.
Last time I was outside
on the patio
it’s colder now
the patio is empty
I too, have retreated inside,
but it’s no less empty
inside.

Shawshank Redemption is on TNT.
While I seek the Sundance Redemption.
Lucky Andy Duphrane
finding redemption
one of few
I am one of many
like the valuable coupon
unredeemed

Chowder, pie, coffee and tip an even 10 bucks.
The same as Andy’s rock hammer.
A simple coincidence?
I can’t believe in
coincidence. Or revelation?
Am I free?
Or just another
empty cell?