dinner

I take two pieces
of white bread and set them
on the plate.
I take out
a jar of peanut butter.
a jar of jam.
I spread them upon
the flat rafts of bread,
marry them
together, then pour
a tall glass of cold milk.
I go into
the living room
and turn on the television.
I say a prayer
for all those without
the luxury of food.
I lift my sandwich to
my mouth.
I eat.