LUNCH DRIVE THRU

“Combo #3 please,

large unsweetened tea“

I do not say

“I lacked the energy

to pack my lunch

today.”

I omit

the observation:

“I am more than half-way

through this day

that almost wasn’t.”

I keep the story to myself

of struggle

and insomnia

I return her smile and say

“Thank you for helping me

to Day. ”