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Home Goods

The Home Goods store is packed with stuff That no one really needs. It’s kind of like a garden filled With bright and cheerful weeds. You stroll the aisles and start to pluck Some items from a shelf, Each one designed to make you buy A present for yourself. A fish-shaped plate, a speckled bowl, Some baskets of bamboo, Plus pillows, frames and placemats - All just waiting there for you. A separate section carries food, Like chocolates and snacks, While cards and wrapping paper fill, With toys, adjoining racks. Some furniture is worth a look - A cabinet or chair, But better snatch it up because Next week it won’t be there. It’s fun to spend an hour In this store, without a doubt, Though guaranteed you’ll leave with things You sure could do without.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 3/17/2025 12:08:00 PM
I think most of us have been there, done that, Ilene. I’m not sure when it happened and I think I’ve only realised the fact due to reading this poem, but I actually rarely leave these stores with any of the tat I might have once bought. Makes me feel like I’ve beaten the retailer at his own game. Smart and witty write. Much enjoyed
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Date: 3/16/2025 1:08:00 PM
I enjoyed the humor of the poem. It takes me back to times I spent in a home goods store.
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Date: 3/15/2025 7:45:00 PM
This is hysterical and so,so true. You're right, you always leave with something you don't need. I used to tell my husband that I ended up there, because as I was driving, my steering wheel broke and my car pulled right into this store's parking lot! Then I could hear my name being called as the the doors opened. My husband is glad my steering wheel no longer breaks. Our tiny house is too big for any other not needed. 'stuff'
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Date: 3/14/2025 5:11:00 PM
enjoyed the final message , and "strolling" ? through the materialist shops, it is quite philosophical, i think, enjoyed your well crafted poem
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Date: 3/14/2025 3:50:00 PM
I used to love those places. Also I was addict of thrift shops and there were many nice ones where I lived long ago in the Bay area. Those times are long gone. I have no more interest in possessions. But I really related to this poem for how I used to be.
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Date: 3/14/2025 2:30:00 PM
Lol, you're not alone Ilene, you get home and ask yourself, did I really need that. Tom
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Date: 3/14/2025 2:25:00 PM
lol Ilene i try and keep away from shops like these I don't need any more clutter lol :-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/14/2025 12:25:00 PM
Love it ilene and l am sure it will resonate with many! I want to go to the shops now hehe…..Debx
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