DINNER DRIVE THRU
“One bucket of
Too tired to cook (family sized)
Double side of
No clean-dishes, anyway,
A gallon of tea (no sugar)
And five hot humble pies."
DINNER DRIVE THRU
“One bucket of
Too tired to cook (family sized)
Double side of
No clean-dishes, anyway,
A gallon of tea (no sugar)
And five hot humble pies."
LUNCH DRIVE THRU
“Combo #3 please,
Large Unsweetened Tea “
I do not say
I omit
The observation
I am more than half-way
Through this day
I keep the story to myself
Of struggle
And insomnia
I return her smile and say
“Thank, you for helping me.
BREAKFAST DRIVE THRU
:: Please pull forward for a brief wait ::
Tempted to grumble,
I’m running late