GARDEN KEEPER @ CIRCLE K

‘Twenty on pump five…’

‘…and all this, too …’ I say

spilling an array of bad nutrition

and caffeinated ambition

:: a grin; my embarrassment ::

“ …and I’d just like to thank you for making my breakfast and lunch today.”

:: I cover my shame in fig leaves of humor, like always ::

Her genuine smile is fur after The Fall.

‘This will get you through’ she says

‘that’s all anybody is ever tryin’ to do.

You have a good day, now’

And I do.