we are the weird ones...

We Are the Weird Ones:
The Creed of the Coffee Achievers


we are the weird ones,
the nightmares of many,
we terrorize your cafes,
burger joints,
greasy spoons,
and nice restaurants
with a valet.
we are the ones you point out
to your young and say,
“if you ever-
don’t you ever
bring home something like that!”
why do you say that?
because we don’t fit in.
we are the warriors,
the street kids,
the dreamers,
the abused,
the idealists,
the loners,
the young...
we are the ones with some answers,
if only you’d listen.
so, we are loud,
a little obnoxious,
we only give you what you pay for.
we are hardened, street-wise, and
yes, smart-aleck.
we thank you.
because without you,
there could be no us.
we are your children,
we are your future.

we are the weird ones,
the nightmares of many.


Leather Davies
1987