were they happy?

the whole food organic
store

has installed benches
in the aisles

so that you can now sit and read
the labels

on all the cans
and packages.

floor lamps have been
placed

for those with bad eyesight.

the calorie count. the nutritional
value.

carbs and what not. all must
be accounted for.

is this a local carrot?
a woman says

to the young clerk.
this can of beans, were the workers

treated well?
were they happy?