Clipping the Coupons


She always considered herself
to be a good housewife
Took care of all the necessary things
in her husband and children's life
But in the kitchen, she really took pride
in being the savings queen
She purveyed every telly commercial,
online promos, coupons in the pages
of newspapers and magazines
She was taught as a child
that riches has wings
So it was better to have more money coming in,
than money leaving

Clip and save,
cut and paste
Take advantage of the bargains,
leave nothing to waste

Calculate,
add it all up
Check the expiration date,
then put it in the savings cup

She was as good as it get,
she was certified as being the best
So many housekeeping awards
stuffed in her dusty attic chest
And the money you let fly away,
she had a coupon waiting to catch it,
and save for use on a rainy day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 16, 2016 at 12:53 PM
Cutting ink but I hate getting in line behind the coupon queens! :)
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November 11, 2016 at 2:17 PM
Hi Freddie, You took me back down memory lane with this write. My moma was the coupon queen. She used them for everything back in the day. It's rare to see her with any today. Thanks for sharing this nostalgic piece. Great job:-) Alexis
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November 11, 2016 at 12:55 PM
I've not used coupons in years Freddie - brought back memories of my childhood:-) hugs jan xx
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November 11, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Sure brought memories for me too, Jan. My mother used them occasionally, not like the fictitious person in my poem. Ty for the kind words of support. Much love to you.
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November 11, 2016 at 12:42 PM
Some can really go overboard with the coupons but I guess in the end the savings are worth it. This was fun and humorous my friend. Just remind me not to get behind her in line at the grocery store. :)
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November 11, 2016 at 1:40 PM
I'm w/you on that one, Chris. Ha ha ha. It was a fun, semi-serious write. Had fun doing it though. 'Preciate the love and support, brother. Much love to you.
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