tavern

talking economics
with the king of the mountain
over cold beer, cold soda, bacon,
and cheeseburgers

while Lane and Jerry harmonize vocals
from hidden speakers.

the king of the mountain recommends:
lechon, liempo, pizza,
breaded pork chops, vegetarian breakfast.

and books and TV series and Bean, Sean Bean.

the king of the mountain decrees:
quality of video, audio, and content
are of utmost importance.

that there is a point of no return.

the lawyer and the monster and I
stand audience to economics of electricity.
economics of political fumbles
in this part of the world.

economics of leaving the mountain for diplomatic duties
by the seashore.

a neighboring table begins the holy rites of Poker.
smoke breaks free from out of their teethed dungeons.

threatened, the monster and I cower into our silver ride,
into dark streets of an aging evening.

deserters.

in the tavern the cheeseburgers built,
the mighty king and the magnificent lawyer
carry on.