The checker at Walmart is extra sweet.

She takes time to double bag my spaghetti sauce.

She's smiling and asking me, "How's my day?"

She picks up a scented candle to scan it,

And stops to smell it,

"Ooooh, that's nice!" she exclaims.

Now she's come to the Baby Bottle Pop sucker I got for my teenage son,

Because he has a sore throat,

And I know he loves these things.

She smiles wistfully and sighs,

"Ya know, I am 26 years old,

And I still love these things."

"Yeah, that's the new flavor," I say,

And she nods her head enthusiastically.

"I'm gonna try one later today!" 

I can't help but smile,

Taking my groceries to my car,

And think, some people are truly extra sweet,

And really do make the world a better place,

And yes, even Walmart.

-jenn