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The thing that I am after

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When I transact toward an espresso
my intent
is to drink
the liquid part.
The cup and plate (and the spoon &c)
would remain the shop’s property.
Really, I just want to make sure
no one’s upset or confused (or surprised &c).
I don’t want to lay down my clink,
then find out too late
that my rights
are limited to
moving the drink around, for example.
Or smelling it.

2 comments for “The thing that I am after”

  1. cecil vortex
    August 5, 2006 at 8:09 am

    did you pay to hear that? or do you have sticky sonic fingers?
    -Cecil

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  2. e.
    September 10, 2006 at 8:58 pm

    i paid for coffee, mister, and found you talking in my cup. to yourself. in a stage whisper, the way you do. i got my money’s worth i think.

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