cleaning a slicer in a tutu

vivid, bright, neon, purple,
a headpiece, a crown, to match,
a broad smile, laughing,
turning to the next task…
 
effortlessly turning,
from one station to another,
cleaning a slicer in a tutu,
oh, what a joyful sight…
 
part of the family, the team,
though she is still brand new,
smiling, laughing…
what are we to do…
 
cleaning slicers in a tutu,
in the deli where I slice,
joyfully doing, serving,
embracing the work to do…
 
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August 16, 2025
cleaning a slicer in a tutu
 
March of Dimes day at Publix
 
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