Making a Case

The iPhone 4 I bought today
Just set me back a buck.
It’s last year’s model, quite passé
And so the deal was struck.

I found out that it needs a case
So it won’t fall and break,
But I was really thrown off-base
When I heard – no mistake – 

The purple case I liked (with teal)
Was priced at fifty clams!
What started as a groovy deal
Soon wore the scent of scams.

They say that nothing comes for free
And that is not a lie,
For stores that make no profit
Are in very short supply.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Hook, line and sinker, put on your blinker and head back out the door. I've not seen yet, a bargain bet that you win at the store.
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 3:19 PM
hahaha, you are the greatest!!!
Andresen Avatar
November 28, 2012 at 1:26 PM
There is always something new to learn - Nice and good poem Ilene. -Good luck with your new purchase. - Wish you a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 10:18 PM
LOL, Loved the ending and your witty sense of humor. Keep up the good work.
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