Breaking Windows

They come from the north, south, east and west,
all to be first to claim the system they consider the best.

With gaming power like no other,
no one else will be allowed to touch one, not even my little brother.

The doors opened at nine,
while I scramble to get mine.

I am five people too late,
and someone else has snagged the bait.

I rush into another store that carries games and toys,
hoping to beat out all the rest of the boys.

It seems everyone here has already claimed their prize,
obvious due to all the cries.

The people yelled, "But we paid for it, games and all!"
and their voices echoed through the mall.

"I'm sorry, but you don't have to be so loud,"
shouts the clerk over the ever-growing crowd.

I ready to give up soon,
but suddenly there's a large boom.

Someone has fired off a gunshot,
attempting to scare people in the parking lot

A kid drops his shiny new box in fear,
then begins breaking down in tears.

A crowd makes a mad dash,
trying to snag that little kids stash.

There was this woman unfortunately named Annabelle.
She snagged the console and ran like hell.

I begin to think it isn't worth it,
but someone else makes me think a bit.

"Why don't you just try eBay?" says a kid,
"there you can try and bid!"

What a great idea I thought.
surely this would be an easy way to get this console bought.

I log on to find many on a list,
each one making me more and more pissed.

At $1000 for just one,
I realize it must be done.

I must convince myself it's true:
I have no chance at getting one and it's time to get a clue.

This is simply not worth it,
not even one tiny bit

Maybe other stores will have them December 3rd,
then I can try to fly over there quicker than a bird.

Parents you can try,
but there will be few opportunities to buy.

It's all because of Bill Gates,
a person many gamers are beginning to hate.

I'll most likely see everyone after the New Year,
when I can walk up to a register and buy one without any fear.