Sandwich

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I find her in the cafeteria

Eating a sandwich alone

Pastrami and American cheese

She brought something from home


I find a seat next to her

She doesn't even flinch

Is it because she likes me?

Or does she think I'm a grinch?


"Hey, I'm Carlos, what's your name?"

I ask Kennedy with a smile

She just keeps on chewing

She chews for a while


She finally stops and looks at me

Sandwich placed down

She doesn't say anything

Which causes me to frown


"I'd like to know you better

You see, nice to me."

I tell her, regaining my grin.

It's not a lie, see?


Kennedy picks her sandwich back up

She takes another bite

Maybe she'll talk to me later

She'll sleep on it tonight.

Kennedy Maria ThomasWhere stories live. Discover now