Living the 'merican Dream

Checkout at the market  
There she is  
21 years old  
Dropped out of high school at 16  
Baby in one arm  
Five year old at her feet  
Two different fathers  
They both left as soon as they knew she was pregnant  
She lives with her mom & grandfather  
 
The purchase:
 
A six pack of Blue Ribbon  
A six pack of Schlitz  
Two bags of No Frills Potato Chips  
A bag of Cool Ranch Doritos  
A box of Ring Dings  
A can of Cheeze Whiz  
A box of Hot Pockets  
One can of baby formula  
A box of Tampax Pearl

The cashier scans the items and notices the bruises on her arms and around her neck  
Nothing is said  
She gives the girl the total  
She tries swiping her card  
It's declined  
She realizes she has only a certain amount of cash  
She decides not to purchase the baby formula and tampons  
She knows what's priority & what isn't.