the Barista, Pat

i asked my

friend,

Lulu Belle

if the person behind

the counter, making

coffee

was a girl or boy.

it was nearly

impossible to tell.

with the mustache,

and dress,

the tattoos

and earrings.

the boots. breasts.

the name tag

saying Pat.

she said.

shhhh. you can't ask

that anymore.

she or he, or they

or them.

is who they are.

it's not for you to

decide.

just curious, i said,

that's all.