Thirst

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.