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The Supermarket Singer

We’re away from our home for a wedding So we drove to explore a new town. Found a cool-looking shop And decided to stop But, while strolling the aisles up and down… We heard music and noticed a singer Belting tunes with a mic in his hand. Shoppers didn’t take heed But we loved it, for we’d Only known songs in stores that were canned. We stood rapt ‘til he wrapped his performance And we thanked him for making our day. Guess you just never know When some talent will show To bring smiles in a never-seen way.

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 11/19/2023 10:17:00 PM

Ilene, my old grocery store was called Stop and Shop. Several times there was a man singing and playing violin into a microphone on a speaker right outside the large parking lot. Really. My husband thinks he may have been lip syncing. Who knows? I joined him joyfully as I walked into the produce isle with a smile, as he continued from the parking lot. Your poem brought me that cute memory. :0)

James Horn

Date: 10/14/2023 5:23:00 AM

You have an awesome way with words. They seem to come naturally to you. God has granted you a great talent.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/3/2023 8:11:00 PM

Nicely penned, Ilene, and quite a surprise for me too. But didn't he ask for a buck or two --- and then a tip?! ~ Mercy Me, gw

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/4/2023 10:05:00 AM

funny you should say that, gershon! my husband asked the manager if we should tip him and we were told it was not allowed. the singer was happy that we complimented him, though...

Yann Rolland

Date: 10/2/2023 12:00:00 AM

so interesting meeting such a talented singer, never experienced that in my town, it should existe if i care about, thanks this is beautifully penned

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/4/2023 10:05:00 AM

i've never experienced this before either, yann! thanks for dropping by...

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/1/2023 9:08:00 AM

An interesting experience. I have heard of towns that have a town troubadour that you will find singing in various places.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/4/2023 10:06:00 AM

this was new to me, jerry. the store manager told us that they have singers only on the weekends and that customers enjoy it, but everyone we saw was just ignoring him...

Jan Allison

Date: 10/1/2023 6:49:00 AM

oh wow how awesome was that, its so rare to hear live music like this especially in a store. I am sure he was as delighted as you were for you stopping by to listen and comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/4/2023 10:07:00 AM

hey jan! yes, it really was a treat, even if it wasn't my favorite kind of music. i think we were the only people to even acknowledge the singer, at least while we were there...

The Situation

Date: 9/30/2023 8:48:00 PM

To look for real life I look to you. You have the ways of a poet and eveyday your view.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/4/2023 10:08:00 AM

what a delightful comment, the situation! thank you!