my friend mr. lincoln

throw in an extra shot

I tell the barista, jimmy,
covered in tattoos
and earrings.

I show him

my friend mr. Lincoln,
waving the bill
into the air.

i'll drop the whole five
on you today

brother.
make it strong. make it
boiling

hot.

give me your best four

or five dark drip shots.
grande.

drop a sleeve and another
cup around it.

you're my man, jimmy.
let me introduce you

to my friend mr. Lincoln.