The satay sticks
sizzle tenderly
on the coals
wafting a fragrance
mingled in spice
the impatient wait
for turn of service
on gingerly perches
on cold round slabs
salivery glands
activated, hyper
watching, fascinated
the hands
dextrous like
a blackjack dealer's
spreading pack
of satay sticks
on the grill
fanning, oiling
with such finesse
watch, stretch,
oil, snatch.
Suddenly
hordes of ice-water boys
buzz like bees
spilling out all together
'Mahu Minum Apa?'
'Cola? Boleh? Tolak?'
Eenie, meenie, Mona
with whom to order
Okay - ice-cream soda
'Lekas bawa'
satay sauce
is hot lah!
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