Beach Shop

The restaurant was small and crowded
With people waiting an hour to get their
burgers and fries.
All the outside tables were full, because it was a nice day
for a February afternoon.
But if you slip out the door and breathe in gulps of freedom,
Then the stress of the day goes away.

Walk down the front stone sidewalk.
don't let the giggling girls bother you.
They're just trying to get you down.
Keep walking until you see the cow.

I don't mean a real cow.
A stone cow
Exactly the right size and shape for sitting on.
Pat it on the nose for me, please.

Then, walk up the concrete path with graffiti on it.
There is a Beach Shop.
If a bell tinkles when you go in, 
Then you will like it.

Inside,
Teenage boys are talking.
They probably aren''t getting paid enough for this dumb job.
Surfboards and 99 cent flip-flops are on the front rack
Along with cheap sunglasses.
Take out your wallet,
Buy a white pair of sunglasses.

Do it for the cow.
He probably doesn't get a lot of attention.
Now you have a choice.
You can give the sunglasses to the cow,
Or you can keep them for yourself.
What do you do?

Please comment your choice.