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Night owls scavenge breakfast. Or is it lunch? Lost track 4,015 wrappers ago. Estranged, studded youth shuffle the CD bargain bin like Sunday afternoon gin. No incentive to be satisfied. Career bachelors shop efficiently, selling their GI tracts to the lowest bidder. Two gigolos walk a breast intently past the coolers. Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker. Denim gazelles graze in the bulk food, cheeks and pockets pregnant with the doldrums of small town America.

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David Williams

Date: 1/18/2012 3:42:00 AM

Darryl, don't know about small town America, but I like this well done, thanks for your comment..David

Jancarl Campi

Date: 1/17/2012 3:30:00 PM

A very interesting poem. I once knew a gal name Candy, but her sister Liquoria was so much nicer. ?hanks again for reading my work, Jancarl

Judy Ball

Date: 1/17/2012 11:16:00 AM

Hmmmm Sounds like your spending time outside the local 7/11 I was raised in a small town and like you say, not much to do. A good write. Great imagery and there is a lazy, small town Friday night feel to it. God Bless, JB

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/16/2012 4:55:00 PM

Sounds like the alley down the convenient store ... A great hour to owl the night... Super enjoyed..pd

Darryl Davis
Date: 1/17/2012 6:23:00 AM

This is a bit of a ritual for me whenever I return to the US for a visit. One of the first things I do - jet lag and all - is visit the local Walmart. It is invariably at night and roaming the store while observing the "Walmartians" make the whole trip real. ;-)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/16/2012 1:51:00 PM

Cute one..Got a chuckle..Thanks for stopping by..Sara