How To Choose Carpet

When they say Do you like it?
Say no

When they show you the samples
Stroke the soft fibers, smell the newness
Consider your options
Before answering

If they say Do we have a deal
Say not yet

It's not that you don't like the carpet
You're trying to build a home
It's too important to be hasty.
Shade. Softness on a baby's crawling knees.
It has to be perfect.

When someone asks if you have it yet
Nod briefly and smile.
You have a secret you're not ready to share.

Walk around feeling like a champion.
Know that you couldn't have made a better choice.
Then, begin to live.