December 24, 2007

Last minute Christmas rush is

badge of the disorganised

people massed like maggots

eagle-eyes bargain hunting

desperation writ across many faces

clunk of bags, ping of cash registers, sweat and strain

endless search for car parks 

always being in the wrong queue at the cash register — queue hopping, losing

tinsel, people, piped carols, people, press of humanity, people

colour and sound, scent of perfume, grumbles

promise to be more organised next yearÂ