It's An Oxymoronic World

I took my kids to the Country "Fair"
Where every price sure was not
Like five dollars for a cup of coke
Seven to ride the tea pot!

My young son fell off the pony ride
So drove off to "Urgent" Care
We spent so long in the waiting room
My mail was delivered there!

This morning went shopping at "Whole" Foods
For our weekly food need list
I couldn't buy a whole cart of food
Sure meat will never be missed.

Then I left to see my relatives
On the "Turn"pike in P-A
I missed my exit and you know what
You can't turn around, no way!!!

This sad oxymoronic nightmare
Happens more often than not
Go to Dollar Store with just a buck
Nothing will cost what you've got!

8/27/2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 9/9/2016 9:40:00 AM
Congrats on you poem in the contest :)
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Date: 9/8/2016 1:36:00 PM
Hi Cyndi: beautiful oxymoronic capture. Congratulations!
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Date: 9/8/2016 1:44:00 AM
Very clever Cindi congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 9/8/2016 4:13:00 PM
Thanks, Jan!
Date: 9/7/2016 7:11:00 PM
Loved the no turn on the turnpike, like driving on the parkway, and parking in the driveway, go figure! Great write and a great win!
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 9/8/2016 9:02:00 AM
Thanks!
Date: 9/7/2016 6:27:00 PM
Cindi, this was a great entry! Congratulations on your third placement! 7 ; )
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 9/7/2016 6:42:00 PM
Thanks!
Date: 9/7/2016 3:26:00 PM
very very clever, and big congrats to you. I loved this.
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 9/7/2016 6:43:00 PM
Thanks Andrea!
Date: 9/7/2016 1:42:00 PM
Clever approach to the theme, Cindi! Enjoyed your poem and congratulations on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 9/7/2016 6:43:00 PM
Thanks so much!
Date: 9/7/2016 1:14:00 PM
lol! congrats on your placement Cindi! :)-luloo
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 9/7/2016 6:44:00 PM
Thanks Loo!
Date: 8/27/2016 11:42:00 PM
Oh I can relate, I really enjoyed reading this !
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Cindi Rockwell
Date: 8/28/2016 8:37:00 AM
Thank You!!!
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