Cautious

Empty inside the quiet Subway

Upturned chairs over the tables,

Both of us masked, she’s gloved as well

I chatter my order of a footlong with

turkey breast all toasted and covered

with choice of veggies slathered with a light

Mayo and spicy mustard with hot jalapeno pickle.

She hasn’t said a word, her hands are quick

I start to wonder and then she says suddenly

as if in answer to my thoughts,” I try not to speak”.

I sense her caution just as she senses my wonder.

Covid19 has made us better sensors of each other.

She served me sustenance today

Am  prayerful for her gracious succour.