The couple opposite me orders wine they
make jokes, the waiter laughs
I get my coffee, how was your day?
My boss asked if I am ill.
The people in the office went for drinks
afterwards
This book I am reading I bought
The waiter laughs.
I went for dinner with friends I met at a
previous job last night.
Sugar with your latte?
Your rent is late.
And if most words with humans are governed
by values that come in bills
don’t wonder with the thirst I come into
your arms at night in silence.
