ground pepper

the waiter
ignores you.
he walks right
on by
with his thumb
in someone's
dish.
he's tired of his
job.
working
for low wages
and tips.
pleasing
people for money.
this soup
is not hot enough,
where is
my bread,
i told you
red wine,
not white. he
wants more out
of life
while you just want
ground pepper
for your salad.