Cruise Brochures

Viking sends me sleek brochures
For every kind of cruise.
I guess they figure that they really
Don’t have much to lose.

There certainly must be a lot
Of people who will look
And then be wowed enough to find
A trip they want to book.

We’ve traveled with them several times
Before pandemic days
And for the tours that they provide,
I have the highest praise.

My interest in that type of trip
Has waned, yet in the mail,
The catalogues keep coming;
All that effort’s bound to fail.

Perhaps to companies that big,
To go to that expense
Is worth it if such nudges
Push some people off the fence.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Brotherton Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 12:33 PM
I would just like to see one brochure where the picture actually matches what you'll get. But as you say, they are meant to push people off the fence. A great poem Ilene.
Canerdy Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 6:07 AM
Well written, Ilene. Actually, taking a cruise is on my bucket list, BUT I've heard mixed reviews from those who have been on cruises! Janice
Allison Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 5:02 PM
I think the pandemic has put paid to a lot of travel plans, but these brochures sure do have tempting places to visit and a few good deals! hope you are having a lovely holiday in Florida:-) hugs jan xx
Rolland Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 3:28 PM
cruise i had never done, good critical i guess, i don't know about. enjoyed my reading
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