your corner store

she is
the corner
store.
fresh
and open for
business.
you see the light
on in her eyes,
blinking.
you know where
everything is.
each shelf
laid out neatly
and clean,
no dust or
spoils here.
she's wrapped
and ready
to go, deliveries
for special
orders only.
you get what
you pay for,
no discounts
or coupons
accepted.
one customer
at a time. she's
your corner store.