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.