The Urban Hunter

He stalks the aisles,
samples in hand,
watching the shoppers:
He's the carpet store man!

Waiting for that look,
that word, that smile,
hoping for the perfect sale
all the while!

Then, homeward bound,
he plans and schemes,
measurements exact,
perfect seams!

Colors, styles,
textures, and more,
he knows that everyone
will eventually need a floor!

In his lair,
he displays his own prey,
tacked up to the garage,
cleaned and on display!

He’s a modern hunter,
a throwback to the past,
stalking his prize:
He’s the ultimate enthusiast!

When the sale is finally made
he ends his day,
still dreaming of the one
that got away!

Lora Frikken ~ 4-30-06