Salesman

The salesman at the store
knows not
who the real clients are
pays more attention to a well dressed woman
in branded clothes
answering all her stupid questions
patiently
while the common man
waits
looking at each merchandise
evaluating its worth
does he need it?
can he afford it
the thoughts churn in his mind
against all odds
to buy or not to buy
with nobody to guide him
he finally makes up his mind
quietly
picks up the object
pays at the cash register
The salesman still stands explaining
breathlessly
the value of the article
to the woman
who had come
just to while away her time