When I was in college, my roommate and I used to write long, silly poems to each other during class and stuff them in our mail boxes. It was always a thrill to get one and have something funny to read during class. This might be why I don’t remember a lot of what I should from college. So, sorry Mom and Dad if you feel like you wasted your money. But I think you’ll find my poetry skills are worth a lot.
I was inspired to write another ode because of my deep love and affection for something. I think you’ll see how important it is to me.
An Ode to the Dollar Store
I’m in love with a store
I used to think was a bore.
But when everything is only a dollar
I cannot help but yelp and holler.
I always find what I want in a flash
without spending too much cash.
They have what I need
like a good friend or a trusty steed.
I’ve found lots of things for my Sunday School class
and also some fancy things made of glass
In the fall it is nice to have Scarecrows around
Brushes and storage baskets are easily found
A hat to wear running when my feet hit the ground
Future birthday gift steals
Fairy wings bring little girl squeals
Then there’s candy and gum and of course Diet Coke
The wrapping paper and greeting cards there are no joke
They do have some things there I won’t buy
like lingerie, and that is no lie.
it would only be better if it were all free
because you know that money does not grow on a tree.
I don’t even have to worry if I catch the plague of the swine,
because you can even shop at this store on-line.
Dedicated to Robin.
4 comments:
You are a brilliant and funny girl!
You could be a secretary.
Wow, that was moving...I think I'll go shopping. Thanks for the great laugh. And God forbid we ever have to buy lingerie, at the dollar store. And you taught me something new, I never knew you could do the dollar store online.
You are a funny, funny girl!!
Love your poetry (and the topic)
Mom
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