Departure Imminent

Departure Imminent

in a pub in Inverness
old men rub shoulders
with
girls in fake tan and tattoos
false smile serves lager
pale blonde makes no eye contact
the jukebox asks how does it feel
to be on my own
before a similar question
slips noisily by
entreating
beating
asking
me
i know the answer
but can't stick around
my train is imminent