or is this it?

does the short order cook

tire

of the eggs, the bacon

and pancakes.

does he

make a face

when the bell rings

for another order

of hash browns

and onion

rings.

wiping away

the grease on his apron

as he slices

strawberries onto waffles?

does he lie in bed at

night

and hear the crackle

of the skillet,

the breaking

of shells? the grinding

of a coffee

machine?

does he dream of stars

one day

from Michelin?

or is this it?