Poems of the Week

Biting the Hand

by Marshall Begel

“Man hides inside Best Buy after closing, ahead of Pokémon card release”
NBC Los Angeles

The Pokéfan who broke some laws
deserves exoneration—
if not for kindness, then because
of Best Buy’s reputation.

Instead of giving tech advice,
their squad of clueless geeks
demands a stupefying price
for digital antiques.

While punishment may strike a chord
for actions so improper,
this company can ill afford
to lose another shopper!