Location
by Camal Ali

I don't know who COVID-19 is but whoever he/she is, they sure did scare all of my visitors away. I mean they won’t even come in to greet me anymore. Apparently all I'm good for now is a curbside pick up. The promise of guaranteed fun and quality equipment once filed these hallowed halls. Children used to laugh with great vigor upon entering my store (only God knows why). Man I really miss those little guys. They marveled at me in all my sporting glory. I was needed. People came to me for all their athletic and recreational needs. Whether it was sporting accessories and apparel, or something as relaxing as a hammock. I was there. 

I was the backbone of the outdoor and recreational world, but now with people staying indoors, I’ve become almost obsolete. Reduced to a fraction of my former self. Now it’s all about the food industry. Their stock prices are rising and mine are falling, but sadly I digress from what once was and into what is now. 

COVID has nearly taken my legs from beneath me. I can’t make my money if people don’t go outside, hence the closing of too many of my brethren. A real kick in the sporting goods if you know what I mean... and I thought I was the dick, but that COVID dude sure is two baseballs and a tennis racket