Buying a Dress

Invited to some weddings,
It was time to buy a dress.
The thought of such an effort
Was enough to give me stress.

I went to a department store,
A place I rarely shop,
But kept my fingers crossed that it
Would be my only stop.

I found some possibilities
And went to try them on,
Evaluating each with
Mental lists of pro and con.

This one too short, that one too young,
Another had a rip
And one was kind of cute but really
Just too hard to zip.

And then – voila! One made me smile,
A perfect length and size.
I felt like Cinderella
In her godmother disguise.

I paid and took it home and now
There’s no need to despair
For when those weddings roll around
I know what I will wear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 3/11/2017 3:59:00 AM
Very enjoyable, Ilene:) I know how hard it can be for a woman to find a dress that really satisfies her...I often accompany my wife on such trips and it becomes stressful, even for the one who's not buying:) Regards // paul
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Date: 3/10/2017 4:16:00 AM
- The perfect dress, Ilene - Good luck with your new dress at the wedding, enjoy :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/9/2017 9:11:00 PM
It's great to have a JUST right dress like that, Ilene. And you have a just right POEM for every occasion.
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Date: 3/9/2017 9:11:00 PM
Delightful, I'm sure you look magnificent!
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Date: 3/9/2017 5:40:00 PM
You are so good at rhyme and flow. This is a pretty little poem to hang in your poetry closet and wear just any time. I hope you feel all kinds of pretty in your new outfit (if this is true). I enjoyed your telling, Ilene! All the best ... CayCay
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Date: 3/9/2017 4:54:00 PM
This was really fun to read Ilene. Very well done.
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Date: 3/9/2017 4:50:00 PM
Made me smile Ilene as I hate buying clothes and finding that perfect outfit can be a challenge:-) hugs Jan xx
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