So far
you have fetched drinks
refilled water, already
and brought out
each salad, dressing
on the side, of course

brought more drinks
twice
because only half the table
needed refills
the first time you asked

and as the entrees
are placed upon the table

everyone needs a sauce
to go with their steaks
usually medium-well
or well done

(which is ironic
since nothing is good
about a steak cooked that much)

and when you come back
with the tray full of sauces

somebody needs another drink
and
you come back
finally to ask:

"How is everything?"

and as if you have
no other tables
or anything else to do

someone says:

"We're really workin' you, huh?"

and that is the moment
you officially realize
you can kiss
your tip
goodbye.

03/11/2009

Posted on 03/11/2009
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