By Jason Sumner

The lot was old

and sprinkled with weeds

just like their buns topped with sesame seeds.

I could not hold the hunger and excitement within

as I passed the trash bin.

As I moved to the front of the line

I took no time

to order what was mine.

As I carry my tray to the table

my mouth waters with the scent of fresh basil.

As I sink my teeth into the burger

the juices flow out like the the blood from a murder.

I hear lettuce crunching

and I continue munching.

This was my first burger

that satisfied my hunger.