A Gift For Myself

I needed a pick-me-up present
But couldn’t rely on an elf,
So I found what I wanted on Etsy
And ordered a gift for myself.

The crafter is stationed in Ireland
So when it was several days late,
I figured that holiday madness
Meant that I should be patient and wait.

Today, though, with patience rewarded,
A package arrived; there were cheers
From my husband, who noticed the dangling
As Guinness pints sway from my ears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Watt Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 8:55 PM
i hope you have really strong earlobes (hehe)
Krutsinger Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 10:41 PM
That is hilarious!
Tor Avatar
December 29, 2022 at 9:38 PM
Sometimes being your own Santa is rewarding. Glad they finally arrived...
Slaughter Avatar
December 28, 2022 at 1:53 PM
I thought "Guinness pints" were potable, but if they are also wearable, then I think you richly deserve them, dear Ilene.
Anaya Avatar
December 28, 2022 at 10:03 AM
Earings, O my goodness, Guinness earings! How cool and cute is that.
Cunningham Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 10:07 PM
Now you have something to wear on the 17th March in NYC. Its on my bucket list, my daughter was there for the parade a few years ago. Tom
Wolf Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 6:04 PM
No kidding?! Guiness pints?! I am beyond shocked, Ilene. Never would have imagined. lol. ~ Mr. T (totaler)
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