Lunch Room Chatter

Each day at 1 noon, we move to a crummy room called the 'mess' to satify our taste buds and cravings. Each day me and my colleagues spread out the table with delicacies (prepared by other family members at home) an scrutinise flavour, quantity..the works. The key highlight however are discussions on arbid, totally unimportant and often senseless topics. These range from who like south indian food versus other cuisines, to what movies one must and must not watch.
Often I sit as a silent spectator just watching people as they indulge in such fancies. One occasions like these I have an immense craving of another kind. (not to bang someone on the head with a stick!! ;) )
But of conversations, about books, art and culture...