Number 59

Dr. Ehud Sela is a house calls veterinarian for dogs and cats in the beautiful state of Florida. Dr. Sela’s cat Lulu supervises his literary work, and her favorite method of supervision is by sitting on him and purring. Dr. Sela writes both poetry and prose. "Number 59" is in Short Circuit #07, Short Édition's quarterly review.

At Burger King at night, We are a few scattered Among the tables, waiting Or eating out of paper wraps, While the neon lights Do nothing to hide The day's dirt of floors, The day's pain of people. Outside the cars stop and move From traffic light to traffic light, In Boca, where people await their night. An older couple sits not far from me, His knees and back, ground to a halt, A walker by his side; His elder wife is aging better, But what does one know from the outside? Number 59. That is me. My classic chicken-sandwich With small fries awaits me at the counter; I return to the table and

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