or woman
behind the deli counter to slice
me up
a half a pound
of pastrami.
he has a beard, but is wearing
a dress.
lipstick
and a nose ring.
his blue hair is under
a tight net.
on his arm is a tattoo
that says,
U.S. Navy, with an anchor
on his wrist.
his name tag says, Violet.
i try not to stare,
but i can't help myself.
i see a red bra strap under
his work shirt.
will there be anything else?
he says,
as he hands me
my pastrami.
maybe some coleslaw
i tell him, a medium sized
container, please.
thank you, Violet.
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