4.29.2025

"An Expensive Delusion"

I sneezed

while stepping out

of my truck yesterday.

Some woman

in a minivan

at the Stop sign 

behind me

said "Bless you."


I thanked her

begrudingly.


She replied with

"You're welcome,"

and smiled wide

for those subscribed

to her Digital Creator profile.


It was a sunny afternoon

on the warmest day

of the year

so far

and I hated it

and her

for that.



Currently reading:

"History of Bannerman's Island Arsenal, No. 30-C" by Thom Johnson.