Gulp

[emel.scott]

I spied her at a Wendy’s and her misdemeanor too-
the Pepsi that she never bought, the fist of straws she mooched.

It set off no alarming bells to notify the police
and with no witnesses, Miss "Dixie", high-tailed from the place.

That “high-tail” blared filet mignon not burgers in a sleeve
and Double-Decker stacked; I might add, not a hint of cheese.

My court may want to try this case, the hollowest of crimes;
just what’s the sentence when you sip...on someone else’s dime?

And what accessory now parts those lips to please the palate,
did thirst for a Big-Gulp have this Godiva risk the gallop?

The long arm of the law is stirring, prosecution follows;
time off for good behavior if the evidence is swallowed.

[dadio]

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