The crash of the glass!

The crash of the glass

Came as a sudden shock

Though looking back

I can see it in slow motion

As the coat swept across the table

And knocked it to the floor.

 

The connection with the hard tiles

Set off an explosion

Also available in slow mo replay

With shards scattering

In a wide arc around him

Under the other tables.

 

The immediate shattering silence

Turned into a pause of anticipation,

He deciding in his mind on an approach,

Every eye in the café upon him,

Including the staff behind the counter,

Themselves assessing the moment.

 

The decision arrived and apologies forthcame,

Answers calming the room,

Encouraging familiarity

And heartfelt sympathy

From the other diners,

Short-lived in their quiet discomfort.

 

The plateau reached, of mutual satisfaction,

He put on the coat,

Paid for his drink and left.

The girl swept up

Restoring harmonious order.

New diners arrived, oblivious.