tuna packed in water

bought you

a pair of pants

and a top—our shopping day

in size medium diet tuna packed in water

bubble wrap tortilla with olives and jalapenos

matching items on the menu

drinking

but not alcohol

you’d be surprised

at my youthful libation

bought you a bottle of magic

to go with your new pants and top

tuna packed

in water correct weight

unopened bubble wrap unpopped

horseradish and salad dressing lite

ageless elixir uplifting tonic

writing pouring

from a teaspoon I drink

the old days of what sage’s

knew preserves life and oh…

I bought you a pair of pants

and a top

in size medium

nowadays I buy outfits

in pairs and tuna packed in water

it’s time for a teaspoon of magic…