snuck in thru the side door
as if someone would’ve noticed another entry.
here to observe and
The Phils are on overhead
dead center, end of the bar.
all my neighbors vacated at the same time
as if it was previously decided on,
two separate parties.
I’ve been told I always look angry
so I’m practicing a softer face
half smile.
I came here to be quiet
and remember the sounds
of Wednesday after happy hour.
songs I know by heart but the names always evaded me
they’re just background sounds
and tonight I’m in the background too.