a wonderful marriage

the bartender
nods
as you come
in
and pours your
drink
without a
word being
spoken.
down goes
a coaster,
and tumbler
of vodka tonic,
small twist
of lime.
you nod back
and take
a long sip.
he slips
a menu
onto the bar
which you
push away.
and he
says, the usual.
and you say,
yes. but
easy on
the onions.
it's a wonderful
marriage,
you and pete.