My Wallet

My wallet has credit cards
And my I.D.
(My license to drive
With a picture of me.)

My library card and
My store discount stash
Share limited space with
My limited cash.

Insurance I.D.'s,
Safety pins and receipts
Nestle next to my photos,
Such room-hogging treats.

Appointment reminders,
My pass for the Zoo
Stretch the leather along with
My Garden pass, too.

Add a band-aid and stamps 
And a bunch of loose change;
When I take out my wallet,
Folks look at me strange.

I bought a small pocketbook - 
Thought I would try it -
But first off, my wallet
Must go on a diet!

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/15/2015 5:44:00 PM

G'day Ilene... you seem to regularly come up with the simple things in life and write a lovely poem that most people can relate to, and Ilene, this poem is no exception. Well done again - Lindsay

Jan Allison

Date: 4/15/2015 3:36:00 AM

This made me giggle - no wonder (purses - in the uk)/wallets are getting bigger and bigger - for all the documents and cards we have to carry these days - great humour as ever:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx