The sales lady

I know her only from behind the counter

but one thing is for sure

with her wide-eyed glance and spontaneous laugh

she stretches beams of light

through time

just so from between the chocolates

in Leonidas

again outside in the big hall

full of grey anonymity

I take with me her enthusiasm for free

also her vivaciousness and above all

the pleasure in her work

Bravo!

Oeke Kruythof

Jenny Narraway translation/transcreation