by Marshall Begel

“Sarnia woman jailed for biting grocery store security officer”
—The Observer

I have known since I was younger
not to shop in throes of hunger
or I may end up regretting
all the crap I end up getting.

So, before I start to shop
I will remind myself to stop
and take some time to grab a bite,
but now I see it’s impolite
(and it can even get you barred)
if you should take it from a guard.