Thursday 27 January 2011

pedlar

I watch
as he opens the pack
demonstrates its properties
on my tarnished brass
looks up expectantly...
I nod
and smile
extract a note
and purchase
the "AMAZING"
household cleaner
for triple
the cost of
the old brass bell
bargained for
at the flea market
last month

3 comments:

  1. EMM, you demonstrate the depth of human kindness in this poem and the unexpected opportunities that present each day. I suspect this purchase brought even greater pleasure to you than the original purchase. Beautifully written and I see the scene unfolding in your words. X

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  2. Lol Emm! :O) I agree with Merlene.... you probably made that man's day. :D

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  3. A lovely piece capturing a meeting - I can just see it happening. x

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