Went shopping to buy my green eggs and ham.
This woman in an aisle confronted me,
saying: "You know it's illegal to smoke
in the store". Sure I knew, but feigned surprise,
white lied, "no, really? Well, I'm almost done".
"Would you be so kind as to put it out?"
I blushed and flashed my best boyish grin
as forefinger and thumb rolled the cherry off.
My bare foot crushed red black into tile,
while fingers retained a substantial butt.
She reproached me again: "I asked you nicely
to please put it out. I find your habit
offensive. I'm getting the manager."
I murmured, "I find you offensive, bitch".
She stormed off to the managers office.
I picked up a carton while checking out,
left, lit up, and limped back to my car.
-dp-
6-4-84
No comments:
Post a Comment