Piano music 
And empty cafes 
Single notes 
Soft chimes 
It plays everywhere: 
In a soba restaurant 
A ship’s promenade 
An open air bath 
A sushi bar 
A retro cafe 
A wasabi farm 
A pride festival 
 
I should find it relaxing 
Instead, I sigh 
Couples on a date 
Gucci badge 
And me? 
Out of sight 
But at least a degree of melancholy 
Inspires me to write