Speedy Checkout Down

I waive the Hispanic guy to go in front of me 

in Walmart already packed no speedy checkout 

him with his two cases of cheap beer American colors 

and other assorted crap, I didn’t see 

already packing my own nick knacks on the conveyor 

(fresh canvas, masking tape, watercolor paper in generic brand 

also American colors) 

and he’s gone  

as the checkout lady clacks the divider into its designated lane, 

the Hispanic guy, 

but turns to waive and nod before he goes

because they had been calling me and 

I let him cut;

overall a much better experience 

than the old white lady 

who got in line behind me

with dust in her creases and

who smelled  

like she s**t in her pants.