wal-mart

brothers excited over super mario
discounted towels, stalled in their shipment
by “labour disruptions” at the vancouver port
mini cookie trays, perfect for toaster ovens:
the convenience of our lifestyle has reached new heights.

extension cords,
miles and miles of extension cords
we can plug in our suvs right next to the door, or string
them to the moon and back and we’ve still got some
slack

biscuits, cookies, discounted processed cheese
seniors enjoying fried burgers
film getting processed and
all that associate calling to the various isles

fish tanks, really, yes,
they have fish tanks
and desks. and guilt.
for this conscience always finds itself tripping up
on the final swipe of the debit card.