Colette
The waitress mainlines the cup under the saucer balancing it on the waistband of her arm much as a junkie might tie a tourniquet. Wiping the glass edge of the table clear of croissant crumbs & watching the barely dry reflection of her own image going thru the emotions. the California chic pothouse & gardenia bloom effect of her work is enough to leave a dirty smear.
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