Let Me Down

Haven't had the unfortunate

experience but I get the people
living it, roaming through the aisles
with styling on their minds,
removing hangers from racks
as they search their memories
for items already in their closets.
All the while, the associates
just won't look away, some
trailing behind but the whole time
never even welcomed them.
And all they want is a shirt.

I tried to ignore my gut's speaking,
because one of my own
will prove it wrong always but,
I saw as you exited,
evidence alive and speaking. You
added to the reason why we
keep being watched, can't
lift a pile to examine a design
to just see if it goes.
You just wanted to shop, I
just wanted to see you
walk out with a pair of
denim jeans and a top,
and a slip for confirmation that
there’s never a chance but that
clothing is clothing, is
just clothing.