sideshow, ATL

"We got Pea-nut But-ter and Jelly,
Ma-ca-ro-ni and CHEESE!""
bald and elderly, he challenges the children
who stare back at him
not knowing what to make of him

stringy, energetic, bespectacled man of color
inhabiting the food court
in the B concourse

he will take your tip
for bringing your tray to you
but works more because he loves the circus of it
the good vibes and the smirks that creep onto people's faces
as he parades the Fresh-to-Order stand
gentle, friendly, side show barker