Gulping Up

 

There exists in this existence
two distinct
consumer types
in the common quest
for human sustenance

Those who sensibly sip
to savor every taste

for maximum satisfaction

of the discerning palate

These smug denizens

of discriminating propriety

perpetually analyzing

the foamy quality

of their favorite mocha lattes

On the other end

of the consumption spectrum

are the blue collar 

ravenous gulpers
seemingly in a race
to get to the end of it

I must confess

you will find me on Team Gulp

We who roll with indigestion
as penance for our impatience
will belch

in your condescending face
if you dare lecture us

about our impetuous 

life choices