Fearless
the trepidation-monger
offers his wares
at a discount
sneaks in a price hike in
every now and then
relabels panic and anxiety
three for the price of two
best before tomorrow
he serves a long queue
hyperinflation
calls for more worries
and he dispenses
feelings of dreaded alarm
but not to fret
he has unlimited supplies
unchained at his shelves
he is not perturbed
by internet shopping
because virtual distress
is only half as good
as coming face to face
with the façade of sheer horror
a consumer society
overwhelmed by
fast food delivery
of gloom sandwiched
in between lost hope
and trepidation
unleashes its offer of
unlimited causes
for despair in light
of dark purchases
across the road in a small outlet
a little old lady offers happiness
free at the point of delivery
priceless to good homes only
money does not cover her cost
and yet she engages in
the trade to grant transient relief
from fear of fear and its triggers
an unsung hero
because most people had forgotten
how to sing dance and enjoy
so exhausted were they
from finding reasons
for misery and deceit
she is too old to call
her venture a start up
too wise to wrap up
her gifts in fine glossy paper
a rubber band will do
to contain comfort and courage
calm and cheerful she greets
an occasional customer
and advises to look carefully
at the writing on the wall
graffiti maybe but scripted with love
Copyright © Kai Michael Neumann | Year Posted 2021
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