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The Citizens Bank teller said
I like your hat
I said 
Thanks my wife made it 
when she didn’t reply I joined
it’s alpaca.  
Surprised, she chip’d
That’s a word you don’t hear much!
‘Chip’ combines hiccup and chipped-in: a sudden comment akin to guffaw.
Her winter-white face wrinkle-free 
no bumps or spots 
young dark brows shielding uncomfortable eyes.
I said 
I like you’re shirt (a Patriots football jersey the day before the Super Bowl)
she said It’s Hoomanawanui 
meaning the Patriot’s tight end 
and stumbling through conversation 
I said What are their chances?
when she didn’t reply I joined
are you optimistic the Patriots will win?
I noticed all the tellers were wearing Patriots jerseys
though not the same player.
She said I’m from here so I’m hoping they will.