04
How does one find peace in a world of chaos?
ALMA’S CAFE
The three elderly men sipped their coffee in a café
one black, one cream, one decaf.
not realizing the deep love they share
and the meaning they bring to each other’s lives.
“So what do you think of the deportations going on?”,
asks the one wearing the scarf.
“Do you mean the illegals?”,
retorts the one in John Deere cap.
“Can we please talk about something else”,
pleads the third, adjusting his tie.
“You’re a MAGA!”
“You’re an Asshole!”
“You two are idiots, manipulated by the Man!”
“Look who’s talking now;
the one who voted for Perot!”
The three begin to laugh.
Silence triumphs for the moment.
“This coffee tastes good.”
“Alma’s looking pretty cute.”
“Four bucks is still highway robbery.”
“Says the one in that ugly tie!”
The three begin to laugh
“How is Beth doing?”,
asked the man adjusting his tie.
“Tumors no bigger but it’s also no smaller”,
says the one wearing the scarf.
“Fuck”,
says the man wearing the John Deere hat.
Silence