The Sandwich Board Man

The sandwich board man is holding a big turkey sandwich filled with all the best toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard and mayo. He is making me very hungry. The sandwich board man stands there staring off into space. I would love to know what he is looking at for all of eternity. The sandwich board man is just standing there holding a plate forever. He reminds me of Atlas, stuck holding up the Earth. Poor guy, I hope that plate and sandwich isn't too heavy. What is he wearing? Certainly a chef's hat and apron is appropriate, but wouldn't it get cold on a winter night? I wouldn't want to be stuck out there if it was snowing. Yet, he must be so lonely. Maybe, I'll sit with him for awhile to keep him company. Or maybe, I'll go get one of those sandwiches he is holding up first. I'm still hungry and then we could hold our sandwiches together. But that makes me think, doesn't he want to enjoy his sandwich too? I'm sure he would be hungry, smelling that delicious sandwich all the time. I am reminded by the bird that lands atop the billboard that the sandwich board man is merely painted on a solid piece of wood. The wooden billboard is fifteen feet in the air.