Heading for the checkout
The basket with my goods
Was looking kind of empty
So the fast lane then I took

A wise decision I had made
A smart choice that's for sure
The other checkouts had shorter lines
But the baskets were filled to top

Although my line was longer
I should move through quick I thought
But then I heard the cashier say
Price check over here

The line was growing longer
And still quite far from door
I heard those words as once before
Price check here on wax for floor

The minutes turned to hours
My patience running thin
At last the line was moving
And I would be up next

A smile did come upon my face
That put my mind at rest
The cashier smiled and told me this
This lane sir has to close at four
So please do not at me be sore

Wayne Anthony Sturgeon