Monday, February 1, 2010

the little one on the corner

i wandered around aimlessly
no list, nothing at home
that looks good
oh that too
probably don't need it
i would never buy this in Bushwick
my basket is full
ringing it up
quickly but still so slowly
more and more lined up behind me
i grew nervous
the man behind piled up his five little items next to all of mine
i worried they'd get mixed with my fancy cheeses
and peach mango salsa
and 2 for $5 pita chips
only one register open
i felt their glaring eyes on the back of my head
$97.34 he announced
i never felt so naked before
so this is what Manhattan's like

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