CVS monkey monkeys Poems and Poetry

in line and
the older lady
behind the
counter
asks if
i have an
extra care
card, and w/
out a pause i
say, no, sorry,
i only have a
somewhat
care card.
what's your
phone number?
she quips. don't
have a phone,
i return. do you
have a wife? she
asks. no. then i
return a volley
of questions
for her - do
you have
a dog?
no, she
doesn't.
do you
have a
monkey?
no, she