Checkout the checkout

Frantic man with furrowed brow

An overfilled basket

Too late for a trolly now.

Single man

With toilet roll

And a copy of The Sun

for hyperbole

Couple with wine

And a fancy cheesecake

To friends to dine

New friends: can’t be late

Bread and cheese

For the lady who looks tired

Loyalty card is ready

Points have expired

And me,

6 items or about

Carry on here

Or surly self check out