Your use of alliteration gives the poem a "ritualistic" feel. "Cup of coffee" and "fog and fountain" complement Pete's seemingly routine days at his barber shop. Similarly, your use of assonance also contributes to this effect. "Fountain drowns" and "swigging the bitter" give the poem a bit of rhythm. The contrast of a drab fountain clouded in fog versus its "phoenix"-like "ascendance" really draws attention to the fountain. It's as if this phenomenon inspires Peter to work. The shaves are closer in the morning, however, true to his consistent nature and "Marine" preciseness, "Pete cuts them all close." This is again testament to Peter’s routine.
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