Trading Up The Ladder

brings better times, chewing gum
like a kid trying out for the baseball team
anxious, testing each chew
of lasting flavour--

continues down the street wearing
her new dress, a bargain for two bucks
at the second hand
store around the corner, back
of the bingo hall

heads for a favourite part
of town where a chic brand of clothes
are popular; a good spot to
collect quality butts by the curb,
her true mission today.

© Richard L. Provencher
Website: www.wsprog.com/rp/(link is external)