the sunset diner

I remember
getting carded for a drink
or going into
an R rated movie,
now it's a different
card they ask
to see,
the discount
senior citizen ID.
I shuffle into the sunset
diner
for the late
afternoon special.
I just saw a matinee,
half price.
It should have been less.
there are no Audrey
Hepurns left.
i'm wearing a pair
of light
blue pants with a white
belt, matching
white shoes, a banlon
shirt, black and a
a fedora with a wide
band.
I say hello to the ladies
in the corner booth,
tipping my hat,
asking them how the fish
is tonight.
cocktails are half price.