TRANQUILO TAXI

the familiar, waiting while hailing
explaining, rushing off
quick stop, jostle, shudder
window down, head craned
out the window
nodding off
stop go
racing, halting
again
night air
tequila teeth
dragon breath
startled awake
there too quick
ticker tape printing
money exchange
stumble from backseat
slam door
poorer but home
sweet home.