Old Style Shopping

In days gone by, your needs were met

By going to the store.

You looked and touched and sampled

What was out there on the floor.

 

A couch, a dress, a pair of shoes,

Some dishes, a TV –

Whatever you were searching for

Was there for you to see.

 

But now your quest is on a screen

And so you scroll and stare,

Then check a bunch of other sites

So that you can compare.

 

You won’t know if it’s comfortable -

The fit might be in doubt –

Until the truck delivers it

And you can check it out.

 

Of course, you can return it.

Still, I miss those times before,

When we shopped for things in person,

Which we don’t do anymore.