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Retail Christmas 2

It's one week till Christmas And we've had enough Of grumpy old shoppers Complaining about stuff. They hate the line-ups, They hate the cashiers. They won't be happy Till they have us in tears. The things they are after Are long gone from the store. They find it incredulous We won't be getting more. Last minute shoppers Are a pain in the rump. Each night by closing This place looks like a dump. One more week to go, I sure hope we make it But in the meantime We'll just smile and fake it.

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Robert Pettit

Date: 1/8/2011 4:01:00 PM

I worked three months at a Best Buy, and I consider that three months of my life wasted. You described retail life from a cashier's point of view quite well with your usual great descriptiveness and rhyming.

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 12/27/2010 1:38:00 PM

Oh so terrific Francine I thought about it and so true.Some shoppers get really mean.Thanks for the very kind comment.Teresa

Diane Locksley

Date: 12/20/2010 8:03:00 AM

One of my two jobs is in retail and I understand your message here. Funny for some but it's also too true. I can't find the time to finish my shopping and now there's nothing left. Woe to those who wait too long. You could write one for the New Yar's Resolution contest about shopping earlier next year. Thank you for your comments. Diane

James Fraser

Date: 12/18/2010 2:23:00 PM

Francine, your just the babe of rhymes. They flow and flow and look after themselves. And that's all down to the writer, you - nice one >> James :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/15/2010 8:55:00 PM

So where is it you work? Walmart? hahaha. What a way to enjoy your holidays!! But makes funny writing material. LUv, Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/15/2010 2:50:00 PM

Such a witty rhyme! I love it. Do you work in retail, Francine? It must be tough telling eager shoppers the merchandise they want has sold out. I don't like crowds so this time of year I try to have all my shopping done early. A very funny, fast-paced holiday poem for my faves. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/15/2010 7:46:00 AM

Cute one Francine and feel for u dealing with that in your work place... it is so easy to be kind rather than complaining but folks just seem to enjoy the second part more... tis the season to be jolly hohoho... enjoyed your sweet rhyme on the chaos in the stores right now.. with luv..

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/15/2010 3:13:00 AM

you said it so well, francine.. i have been so fatigued with all the errands..::) enjoyed your awesome piece.. huggs, nette