Notes About The Poem

For the Story Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Suzette Richards

Date: 6/14/25

At the Grocery Store

Five items in my shopping cart. Pull into
the line for fifteen items or less. One customer
ahead of me. Middle-aged woman with twenty items
arguing with the clerk. I have an appointment in half an hour.
“Lady, you have too many items!” If looks could kill, she’d be dead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
June 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun and true "At the Grocery Store" write. Some people can Not count. I see it all the time. Have a blessed day with your win.........
Wolf Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Ain't it maddening? Don't let it ruin your day though. Ain't worth it...
Mckeithan Avatar
June 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Yes it is and I need to learn patience.
Bauer Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
there's always someone like that, oliver, and you've described this very well...
Mckeithan Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Yep. I always seem to be in that situation. Thanks Ilene
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