Calous
Being tempted on clearance sale,
I rushed for discount to avail
of buying a suitcase on urgency,
any kind formal or fancy,
as bonus point I received gift coupon
to follow on.
I wished prompt to use coupon I got,
but was told, it could not be used on dot
Validity will start one month after,
no option, but compulsion to buy later.
No hurry! At ease I will decide next
and put it pocket.
At the end of next month, I visited the shop.
I acted tactful to claim stuff on thirty percent off.
Just worth the exact amount
availing of total discount,
so that I won’t pay any extra
etcetera.
Owner of the shop was sorry to state,
coupon had crossed its expiry date.
At beginning of month it was valid for three days.
Now coupon is useless on any purchase.
What to do? Only to repent,
no outlet.
I should have read the fine print,
So callous I am, owner gave no hint.
I could not argue though news gave me a jolt.
I could not blame either, it was my fault.
No consolation! I could not gain,
all in vain
04/15/16
Copyright © Anisha Dutta | Year Posted 2016
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