Sampling, Not Buying

Eyes drifting,

Subtle scanning,

Shelter-seeking.

Still staring,

Glassy gazing,

 Stupid wondering.

Trying a bite,
Detesting the taste,
Putting it down.

Tearing away now,
Turning around,
Regretting the choice.

Cutting the ties,

Snipping the strings,

Numbing the ache.