Day after day a lone figure holds it in the
Air rotating it from side to side to
Advertise the puppies being sold in
The pet shop.
Does the ad work?
Not on me.
But I always feel sorry for the person standing in
The heat of summer, or today, in the
Autumn chill trying to entice customers to
Come into the store.
Perhaps it was the cool weather that moved me
To action this afternoon.
(Or was it the Lord?)
When I filled my car with gas, I went inside and
Bought a donut, cream filled, topped with
Chocolate icing.
I parked my car as close to the corner as possible and
Approached the woman hidden behind
The sign.
Her name was Tiffany.
We shared a few words and I showed her the
Tract that I slipped into the bag along with
The donut.
She still had two hours to stand and rotate and
Seemed eager to eat the treat.
I admire her grit.
She's willing to work at a job that many would
Find demeaning.
I hope today, in a small way, she
Felt appreciated.