Ode to a Salesman

Mr. Smiling Salesman
Why do you follow me?
I told you I’m “just looking”
And didn’t bring money

Mr. Smiling Salesman
How are your teeth so white?
Do you brush them twice a day?
Or soak them every night?

Mr. Smiling Salesman
Are you not listening?
I don’t care where your fan belt goes
Or if the engine’s glistening.

Mr. Smiling Salesman
Your style I can admire
With shoes so white and shiny
Though you have kicked five tires

Mr. Smiling Salesman
The devil wants your soul
You traded for your tan line
And name on the seller’s pole

Mr. Smiling Salesman
Please don’t testify
I’ve seen all that I need to see
I can’t hear one more lie

Mr. Smiling Salesman
You make my baby cry
We just came here to look at cars
But you have talked till nigh

-Peter Brown 2006