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DISASTER IN A McDONALDS
Gutful of Sausage McMuffin,
I retreat to Starbucks,
reeking of grease and cigarettes.
Arriving early at Kokubunji Station,
I decided to chance the Golden Arches.
Worse than anticipated: 7:16 am;
half staffed cashier frantic from 
coffee maker to deep fryer to grill.
Second floor filled by slumped 
salarymen, jabbering students;
everybody sucking cancer, eating
McCrap.
Its A Man`s World, James Brown croons 
as I order my grande latte.
Better tell that to the boys across
the street.

     Tokyo, Thurs. 12/01/05