on holiday

his handshake
nearly breaks your fingers.
he's telling you something
about himself.
what that might be you
aren't sure.
but his red car
and blonde wife
with new factory parts
are also a clue.
he asks you
where you might be
going on vacation this year.
they just got back
from Rome and now
are making their house
look like
the Sistine chapel.
the beach you offer.
I haven't been to the beach
since last summer.
it would be nice to get
a day or two in.
I miss those French fries
and pizza. I still have
the salt water taffy
if you want some.