Saturday, April 19, 2008

Dolar Store- hollar

offended by her scent
i stand a few steps back
and note the items in her basket
maxi pads; of course
a roll of toilet paper
three lemon pies and a box of kitchen matches
heavy woman without any teeth
makes me grateful
to be me

2 comments:

Extra Gravy said...

The first three lines really flowed well - pulled me immediately.

ds said...

that's the lady that always walks into my shopping cart.