Spending Our Time
Today is leftovers, all across the United States,
As well as the vaunted first day
Of the Christmas-shopping apocalypse — Black Friday.
While most Americans are in a daring spending frenzy,
You and I are eating outdoors, at the Marriott,
Lunching on hummus, sesame crackers, and salads.
Soon, we'll set up our umbrella, at the public beach,
Spend our time on things without price tags:
Holding hands, making plans out of dreams, sharing love.
11/27/10
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