Wild Women
two groups
of white-haired women
filed in
and assumed circle formation
round their respective tables
first group, stylishly coiffed, ordered
long stems of white wine
the second group, Santa wives, ordered
their regular – glass of water with a wedge of lemon
the first group engaged in pleasant conversation
while the second group whined to the waiter about the wait
each entrée seemed to center each table
this was their treat
their getaway
to meet on fall Fridays
for a few laughs
with the few that last
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