"Greetings, sir."
“Greetings, sir. I have a question.”
“Go ahead.”
“Greetings, sir. What is your name?”
“My na—”
“Greetings, sir. We wish you a wonderful day.”
“But I thought—”
“Greetings, sir.”
A tear falls, but wind blows it away.
“Greetings, sir. We love you.”
“Thank you. I love you too.”
“Greetings, sir. What did you say?”
“I told you I lo—”
“Greetings, sir. Our answer is no.”
“But I didn’t ask anything. I just—”
“Greetings, sir.”
A heart breaks, but the pieces are glued together.
“Greetings, sir. You need help.”
“I know. Thank you.”
“Greetings, sir. Take a deep breath.”
“I did. I feel better.”
“Greetings, sir. Step aside to let others have their turn.”
“Just one moment—”
“Greetings, sir.”
Someone stumbles, but no one looks.
“Greetings, sir. We congratulate you.”
“I appreciate it. What for?”
“Greetings, sir. What do you mean?”
“You congratulated me for somethi—”
“Greetings, sir. Please cooperate.”
“I am cooperati—”
“Greetings, sir.”
Words are spoken, but silence swallows them up.
“Greetings, sir. How can we help?”
“I’m a little tired. I need to rest.”
“Greetings, sir. Are you complaining?”
“I’m sorry, I—”
“Greetings, sir. Your time is up.”
“That can’t be! I just—”
“Greetings, sir.”
Years pass, but nothing changes.
“Greetings, sir. Thank you for your service.”
“It was an honor. I am—”
“Greetings, sir. Please move aside.”
“Of course, I don’t wish to—”
“Greetings, sir. Again, thank you for your service.”
“But what is this? Am I being—”
“Greetings, sir.”
There is screaming, but oblivion beckons.
