Day 74 in a Whataburger Drive-Thru

Word from the front is
that the provisions will
arrive at any moment.

There’s rumblings from
the second and third in line.
They’re saying the food
is never coming. It’s all
a ruse. It’s all a lie.
[..]


Word from the front is 
that the provisions will 
arrive at any moment.
…
There’s rumblings from 
the second and third in line.
They’re saying the food
is never coming. It’s all
a ruse. It’s all a lie.
…
Shouts erupt from 
the front and back, 
“Shut up! 
We might not hear our orders!”
…
And I’m sitting third from last.
Beginning to question it all,
“What even was my order?
“Will I make it home for Christmas?”

09/16/21
M. L. Michael 




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Based on a True Story.

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