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For the Story Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Suzette Richards

Date: 6/14/25

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.

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Date: 6/14/2025 9:09:00 PM
Ain't it maddening? Don't let it ruin your day though. Ain't worth it...
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/15/2025 1:11:00 AM
Yes it is and I need to learn patience.
Date: 6/14/2025 2:07:00 PM
there's always someone like that, oliver, and you've described this very well...
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/14/2025 2:10:00 PM
Yep. I always seem to be in that situation. Thanks Ilene

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