THERESE BRODERICK
THE FITTING ROOM PANTOUM
Her mother waits outside.
She tries on the red shirt.
She tries on the blue skirt.
Made in Korea.
She checks the mirror.
She tries on the blue shirt.
She tries on the yellow skirt.
Made in China.
She checks the price.
She tries on the yellow shirt.
She tries on the green skirt.
Made in Bangladesh.
She checks the belt.
She tries on the green shirt.
She tries on the orange skirt.
Made in Vietnam.
She checks the brand.
She tries on the orange shirt.
She tries on the black skirt.
Made in Guatemala.
She counts her money.
She tries on the black shirt.
She tries on the white skirt.
Made in Costa Rica.
She puts on her old T-shirt.
She puts on her old blue jeans.
Made in the USA.
Her mother waits outside.
She buys the belt.