Mystery Plate
by clippedtrust
· 04/02/2026
Published 04/02/2026 19:38
Curry dust, sharp.
Back to that table.
Plastic plate, dull fork.
Almost fable.
"Special of the day."
A grey stew,
with lumps and a film.
I chewed.
Every bite a climb.
A forced smile, tight.
The waitress watched.
Through the long night.