Cold Feet (Ellajam's title)

[Wjames]

The store was empty but for a pride of uniformed lions
circled around the local watering hole.
I was about to decide between two pairs of woolen socks,
when they picked up my scent.
 
“Those look amazing! You should really try those out with our matching gloves!”
No thanks, I’m just here for some socks.
 
“Well we also have a new line of Gore-Tex socks that are even warmer! Would you like me to bring you a couple of pairs so you can take a look?”
I like the texture of these ones, thanks.
 
“Fantastic! Just to let you know, we also have a wide variety of wool sweaters, toques, or even underwear if you really want to ensconce yourself in wool!”
I’m fine, thanks.
 
This went on for several minutes;
I left without the socks.

[ellajam]

Hi, I enjoyed this, 'tis the season.

You might want to consider adding one more line, using "cold feet", or use it as a title, it has a nice double meaning here. Thanks for posting this, Happy winter solstice.

The store was empty but for a pride of uniformed lions
circled around the local watering hole.
I was about to decide between two pairs of woolen socks,
when they picked up my scent.
 
“Those look amazing! You should really try those out with our matching gloves!”
No thanks, I’m just here for some socks.
 
“Well we also have a new line of Gore-Tex socks that are even warmer! Would you like me to bring you a couple of pairs so you can take a look?”
I like the texture of these ones, thanks.
 
“Fantastic! Just to let you know, we also have a wide variety of wool sweaters, toques, or even underwear if you really want to ensconce yourself in wool!”
I’m fine, thanks.
 
This went on for several minutes;
I left without the socks.

[Wjames]

Hi, I enjoyed this, 'tis the season.

You might want to consider adding one more line, using "cold feet", or use it as a title, it has a nice double meaning here. Thanks for posting this, Happy winter solstice.

Yes I like that a lot, thanks! I think I'll make it the title as I don't think "Sales Pressure" adds anything you wouldn't get from reading the poem.