The door opened, and there he was again. A bright yellow scarf tied neatly around his neck and matched his navy blue tweed jacket well. He chattered loudly, as he does every morning, greeting this one and joking with that one. Then he looked at the woman behind the counter and said at full volume: the usual, please! Spotting his favourite table, he went straight to it and adjusted his sitting position so that he could watch the comings and goings while he waited for his coffee and toasted sandwich. As usual, he again checked his neighbours and considered with whom he would start the morning chat. Some say he is so friendly, others say he is flamboyant. But I say he is just a lonely man who wants to feel loved and missed. Come, look closer!! behind that loud voice, the colourful garments and the friendly smile, there! Can you see those sad eyes?
The door opened again, and this time he walked away. Then he called out, "See you tomorrow!