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Conversation with a Checkout
by Rosalind I Thompson
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Rated "G" by the Author.
Based on my regular encounters with Self Checkouts in my local supermarket.

That stupid machine whines,

"Press Start To Begin."

I live in this store,

And I call you to

"Press Start."

Stupid machine flashes lights

As I put down plastic liner.

You have re-useable carrier,

"Unexpected Item in Bagging Area!"

Stupid machine bleats

As I rearrange my goods.

Now you get mad

"Item removed!"

Count coins when it's time to pay,

"Cards only today!"

You see scribbled note,

And go back to your wallet.

Stupid machine doesn't stop,

As I gather my bags.

You swear as you go,

Ignoring my "thank you".

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Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 4/29/2009

You are brave, I will try one when they put it in brail....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs 4/28/2009

Hi Rosalind
It's a toss up whether to get frustrated on the queue or at the machine. It's a no win situation. Cheers! Liz