Have a Nice Day

Based on a true story.

Sometime after the Have-a-nice-day,
After the swish
         of a smarter doorway,
After the shuffle
         of bags, like cards,
After the honks
         of impatient cars,
After the sidewalks
         evolve into road,
After the turns
         shake up my load,
After the front door
         is unlocked at home,
I realize.

She shortchanged me.