booth woman, in drab grey.
grey hat.
her hair as red
as red can be,
bunched in a brillo
like style,
a color not found in any
crayon box,
or in nature.
but she's civil in
the way
her hand reaches out
for a dollar.
all day.
her civility never fades
with almost a smile
on her weary face.
almost.
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