POEM — Overwhelmed in the Feminine Hygiene Aisle

She fumbled through the aisles

Seeking –

Relief – or a solution – she forgot which one

And continued on her

Quest

Now – nearly, quite overwhelmed

With choice

Excess

Or attainment

Or some unspeakable truth

 

Pushing past plastic packaging

A litany of choices

 

And picking up one – and then another –

She wondered how she’d ever make her decision

 

Wings – or flaps – full length – or mini – supersized – for maximum – coverage – or comfort – discrete – or plush-filled – with strings – or none –

 

Picking up packages

And staring at fine print

She knew

It all came down to

 

The same damned thing.

 

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Carly Zee is a writer and poet who loves fine things and simple solutions and gets overwhelmed quite easily. Her work appears online in various venues, including Twisted Sister, and will be appearing soon in Shot Glass Journal. You can reach Carly through https://carlyzee.wordpress.com/