multiple choice

sounds of an early afternoon
when multiple choice question asked
he stands shocked
nearly drops what he is doing
standing next to boxes and fruit
tongue tied
doesn’t know what to say
hoping though he was clear
in the response given
seemed pretty steady in the steps
of changing things
settling a situation
before moving forward
he stands awkwardly waiting for
his mind to come back
did he say anything
he didn’t hear the words
as they came out of his mouth
if they did
hope he wasn’t hallucinating
because that smile is extremely inviting...