It’s pretty touch and go
at the Peyton General store
and it’s just like this
in each and every town
A beribboned little girl
sullenly takes a bag of candy
and limps awkwardly away
as her Father watches closely
A pretty young housewife
in a yellow summer dress
has trouble seeing prices
through oversize sunglasses
The High School Science Teacher
stands by the magazines
furtively waiting
until everyone has left
A middle aged woman,
Church Bingo regular
empties a purse full of pennies
to get a lottery ticket
A well known constable
pours himself a coffee
and casually walks out
leaving without paying
Who there would say anything?
To whom would anything be said?
Down there in Peyton,
good business, is quiet business
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