Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

A Lady With Bright Ginger Hair

I love to find a bargain
As I search the New Year sales
I really could not live without
That pair of giant bright pink snails
I don’t know where I’ll put them
Everywhere is chock-a-block
But I know that I must have them
They’re reduced by such a lot
And over there
A rainbow chair
I have five more at home
But surely
I need just one more
To make a set
But can I get
The darn thing through my door
So I'd better get my skates on
For soon it will be gone
And then I see
The very thing
I’ve wanted all my life
I make a dash
I throw myself
With one almighty thrust
I am resolved to make it mine
Before her over there
A lady with bright ginger hair
I cannot let her have it
I push
I shove
I’m nearly there
Before her over there
A lady with bright ginger hair
For as I passed
I tripped her up
She fell upon her butt
Now she is down and out
I’ll reach it now 
I have no doubt
For after all
its dog eat dog
Or words to that effect
And yet
I will return again
To be beguiled
To be enticed
With money off reductions
It's a bargain at the price
That something I can’t live without
At New Year sales 
I’ll find no doubt…

10th January 2020

Contest Strand Choice 4
Sponsor Brian Strand 
3rd Place

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Line Gauthier February 13, 2020 at 7:58 PM You have such a charming sense of humor, Ann. Love it. Ann Gilmour February 14, 2020 at 12:00 PM Haha, thank you, I am delighted you enjoyed it Line. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Paula Goldsmith January 11, 2020 at 1:11 PM So true and it can be a ton of fun. Today, there is a half price store wide sale going on. I am being good, I am home writing. You made me laugh. Have a great weekend.......... Ann Gilmour January 11, 2020 at 1:20 PM Haha, so pleased I was able make you laugh dear Paula, you are being very good! Have a good day tomorrow. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell January 11, 2020 at 10:40 AM Fine write Ann, telling a so true tale we all know the experience of. Hope all well and happy new year belatedly. Ann Gilmour January 11, 2020 at 1:19 PM Many thanks Gordon for your comments and kind visit. Wishing you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year. With kindest thoughts Ann 3

Rico Leffanta January 10, 2020 at 7:48 PM Really well done! Aloha! Rico Ann Gilmour January 11, 2020 at 2:32 AM So pleased you liked it Rico, thank you for your lovely comment. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit January 10, 2020 at 3:51 PM So true is your story, Ann--temptations we all feel! Ann Gilmour January 10, 2020 at 4:09 PM Haha, yes and I have a wardrobe full of temptations Vijay, and they often end up in the charity bag. Hope you are well my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison January 10, 2020 at 2:27 PM absolutely hilarious and so true lol:-) hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour January 10, 2020 at 3:47 PM Haha, so very glad you enjoyed it dear Jan, for today felt like a good day and this was the end result. Have a lovely weekend my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger January 10, 2020 at 1:29 PM This went straight to my FAVE list Ann. Ann Gilmour January 10, 2020 at 3:40 PM Wow Caren, a FAVE, that is such a compliment dear friend. I thank you and hope you are okay. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham January 10, 2020 at 1:08 PM Haha this was a hoot Ann, loved the humour. I'd rather pay double than get caught in the stampede lol. Hope you're OK. Tom. Ann Gilmour January 10, 2020 at 3:34 PM So pleased you liked it Tom. Though I have to admit I am not adverse to getting the odd bargain, though these days I shop online, as I can't stand the hoards, haha. Today seems like a good day and thanks so much for asking. With kindest thoughts Ann xx