Sense Sonnet - Steamer

 Buy Gum!

I'm on my way to a hot date,

And then wonder how my breath is.

Having bad breath could be dire fate,

So stop at a convenience biz

To buy a pack of chewing gum.

The cashier does seem rude to me.

Not making me feel too welcome.

When asked what the gum price would be,

"Ten dollars a pack." I am told

By the cashier in terse tone such

That strikes me as being quite cold.

I ask, "Why is the charge so much?"

Snarky, the cashier does reply,

"It's in mint condition is why."