a ten and two fives

i try to make

change

from the basket as it's passed

around

in church.

trying to break down

a twenty into a ten

and two fives,

getting ready for the second

round

of collections,

but the man

stops me,

and clubs me on the head

with the pole.

really? he says.

yes, really, i tell him,

then ask

if i can use PayPal,

or Venmo instead.