Splaatttttttt
the white liquid splashes over tile
as the little boy looks down
does nothing
looks up at his father
disappointment tugs at his lips
over his trim collar
does nothing
they do nothing
do not tell someone
do not get napkins
do not ask for help
do not take responsibility
for their mess
the coffee arrives
as if by magic
the father leaves
the child leaves
without a second glance
as magic makes the white disappear
on hands and knees
and nobody cries over spilled milk.