Pizza joint
Under the Silver Memorial Bridge
The man I do not know
Smiles me a great, toothy smile
Jolted, I stretch my mouth to
Return smile
Then, I know
The man I do not know–
He is eating his pizza
Hot from the oven
His great, toothy smile
Result of trying to bite
His slice without burning
His lips
My return smile meets
Cautious chewing incomprehension
Pizza disjoint
Under the Silver Memorial Bridge
