A Night Out

A Night Out 

by Robert Neest

The stars were filling all the sight above, 

Some smaller, in between the larger ones, 

Creating vast and speckled tapestry 

To cover the whole city over night. 

The street was dark with people walking fast 

To reach the other sector of the road 

Where lights were brighter and few trees have grown 

And people often used to sit and talk. 

Behind the trees a clamour could be heard 

As yellow stronger light was spreading out, 

Few tables were aligned next to the street 

And local diner customers were there. 

The different noisy chatting groups were spread, 

With several busy waiters moving fast 

And nicely dressed women sitting near 

While men were talking loud and drinking beer.