1130 on a tuesday night
and she's crying
and it's holding up the line
fresh off the 2nd shift
of her 2nd job
3 items wait
instant cake mix
frosting
a package of candles
tomorrow's her daughters birthday
and her credit card has been declined
you stand in the line
with a gallon of milk
annoyed and confused by the commotion
wondering is there's ever been a time
on the clock that you've never seen.