The Mural
For most of my life, I’ve been a lover of art.
Now, a local work has captured my heart.
It took several months for this labor of love
Done by a woman with a gift from above.
No sketches to guide her, with a marker in hand
She created a work that is simply grand.
It really is an incredible feat,
At five feet tall, covering forty feet.
Food items and characters, none the same,
Searching for a match is a challenging game.
You may find a few that give you a laugh
Enjoying breakfast or lunch at Half and Half.
You’ll never forget it once you’ve been there
Dining under the mural in Reading Square.
Pictured: Richard Perry at Half & Half Restaurant in Reading. Photo by Taylor Gregory.
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