sedoka cluster

manic woman 

in red heels

her too bright laughter

grating 

on the nerves 

of her guests 

--

shift's end—

waiting for her 

to finally arrive

fatigue 

settles heavily on

shoulders eyelids

--

my bags

already packed

my feet tapping 

still 

this colleague 

has not arrived 

--

savoring 

the taste of 

peppermints

finally 

my colleague walks

through the doors

--

roomtemp water

leaving a half drunk 

bottle on the desk

grabbing

all of my things 

and clocking out