The patrons walk into the bar,
Caulked smiles occluding eyes
Of dark, uncertain desperation.
.
In general,
The behavior tends to be uniform,
With mimicry informing most
If not all acts and
Degradation of others a pressing,
Pervasive concern.
.
Dark, mocking
Eyes scroll the list of taps.
.
In minds, thoughts
Race back to big,
Shiny objects, to
Times Square,
To any number of figures
Dressed in name brand clothing and
.
The choice is made
As a cultural statement,
Perceived as a broad, fervent
Stroke handling
What kind of person the customer will be
.
By engaging in the
Theoretical, non-tactile
Act of ordering a beer.