The Supermarket

She was next in line and was in a real hurry And was about to whine as she had to scurry It was a big day and a lot needed to be done She had to get on her way, she had to run Then looking ahead and seeing the lady's face As the cashier said you're a bit short today Grace And as Grace dug looking for just ten more cent In being so smug this woman would soon resent When suddenly from behind a man stepped forward Miss, if you don't mind ten cents is what I think I heard Giving it to the cashier and then getting back in line Now finally she was so near and all would be fine But instead she turned and motioned him ahead Something inside yearned as the voice in her head So simple yet so kind it was something she had missed Maybe again she could find at least she had wished