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For the Sales Pitch contest of : Margarita Lillico

Clothes for Sale

I have a lot of clothes I don’t use any more.
Some of them I have never even worn before.
Yes, I got those in my days of impulse shopping.
The styles are unique and the colors are popping!

Look at all my dresses; suits I have a few of.
But you’ll find among my tops one you’re sure to love.
Tops from my skinny days might be just right for you.
They don’t fit me now, but I have some loose ones too.

All the ones that I have worn have been cleaned and pressed.
Compliments I’ve gotten from folk who were impressed
by the fit and loveliness of some of my clothes.
Let me point out for you the very best of those.

Do you like the flowered print of this silken blouse?
Here’s a skirt polka-dotted loved by my own spouse
who pays little heed to things that people wear!
See this little black dress right here? It has such flair.

I promise you won’t get a better deal than mine
at any thrift shop these days on items so fine.
Were you to buy a hundred dollars worth of these,
I’d send them off to you without the shipping fees.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kerr Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Hi Andrea This is a sensible rhyme with well delineated descriptions of items of clothing. You add variety and interest to your theme. Thanks for your report into Light A Flame. I appreciate your concern but these verses were composed after the contest had closed. Congrats to you on your success in that competition. Howard❤️🌸
Maverick Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 11:38 AM
I see you have a financial acumen Then.'
Crandall Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Good pitch! (except, I shouldn't be wearing your old clothes)
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 12:23 PM
It would be funny if you leaned that way. Heehee
Smith  Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 9:39 PM
I will be over to take a look. CAPTCHA is back after being on then dieing. I wonder if the PS team are glad they made this change.
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Just glad you read it
Bauer Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 11:59 AM
great poem, andrea! best of luck in the contest. i think you'd attract quite a few customers with this one...
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM
I am unable to do captcha at poets' poems!! How is everyone able to comment to me when I can't comment to them???
Rodgers Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Dear Andrea, This is absolutely delightful and so wonderfully relatable! The rhythm bounces along so naturally, and your descriptions of the silken blouse and the little black dress make me want to start browsing immediately. The line about your spouse paying "little heed" usually, but loving the polka-dot skirt is a fantastic, humorous touch! Blessings, Daniel
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Thanks. You always give such thoughtfully detailed comments
Rolland Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
so lovely, as soon as i can, will buy some new clothes, a talented poetry as always thanks andrea poet
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Thanks to you , another talented poet
Watts Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Ha Ha Andrea Now I know we are similar, as my wardrobe is so full of clothes too But I cant help buying more and stuffing in my wardrobe Also have clothes from years ago and recycle them with new stuff Loved your poem Cheers Chris
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 11:17 PM
At one time I had two closets. One for summer wear and one for fall/ winter. But my grandkids have moved in with me and I had to toss a lot of stuff so my grandson could use the closet where I had kept a lot of extra clothes!
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