November 12, 2011

On Chapel Street

Good morning Phillip. Have you had your latte yet? You need to have your latte Phillip cause it is there for all of us. The Mission gives you a free coffee every day Phillip and I know how much you like your latte. Do you want me to go see Shirley for you so she can bring your latte. I came down on the train today cause I wanted to practice for me job interview tomorrow. I needed to get here early so I could practice getting here on time Phillip. I expect to do well this time you know. I reckon my chances are good. My advisor she has me right ready for this, this time Phillip. She is a good one this one, she is you know. Are you going to start working soon Phillip? It is time you know. We should all be trying to do our part and you know the country is short of workers Phillip. You would be right good for it though, I know you would. I am nervous for it though. Oy Shirley fetch Phillip his latte here will you, that's a good girl. I am nervous about the job Phillip and if I could I would figure away out you know. Perhaps if I were injured they might let me away from this job, what do you think Phillip? What if you hit me Phillip, right hard here in the jaw, that would cause me some damage and I could get... oh thank you Shirley, he hasn't had his latte yet today you know, you are a right charmer you are Shirley... so you could hit me hard Phillip, break my jaw or some teeth maybe, get me out of the work and all you know. I wouldn't tell anyone, that's way you wouldn't go to jail or nothing Phillip. That wouldn't do would it and I would feel right awful I would. Have you got a girl friend yet Phillip, I have my eye on a right pretty girl, and I am awfully hopeful I am. She knows me and lives near me. We ride the tram sometimes and she sits near me she does. You ought to get a girlfriend Phillip, it's a nice thing. Are you liking your latte, Shirley makes the best lattes doesn't she Phillip. Oh there is George, hi George, Phillip and I were just talking here well actually Phillip is listening on account of his latte and all. Are you all good George? Oh you are, I am glad for you George. Well I have to run and practice for my getting to work on time for my interview tomorrow George. You should have a latte because Shirley she makes real nice ones George. What? No I never drink them myself George. I don't like lattes. But Phillip is real keen on them. Bye George, bye Phillip.

1 comment:

Cathy said...

At the Mission, there are people who hear voices, people who sleep rough, people who don't sleep at all, and there's Ian, who's own voice is enough in any conversation. He's a pretty talented writer too,in his own way. And he doesn't need a latte to keep his energy up. Ever. Glad you "met" him.