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Oh, Snap!

I bought a winter coat today; It didn’t have a tag, But when I asked the price, it was A bargain I could snag. It fit me to a T, although Another coat in black Is something that I do not need, Though I could take it back. I tried it on again at home; My husband gave the nod, Yet in the pocket was a snap, Which I found rather odd. My fingers followed all the snaps To see if one was gone. Alas, the collar just had half; No snapping could go on. Instead, there was a little hole Where once that snap was sewn, A defect that decided that This coat I would not own. Most likely she who ripped it Did return it on the sly, Where it remained for someone Unsuspecting (me!) to buy. The next time there’s that little voice That tells me, “You don’t need it!” Instead of just ignoring it, I think I might just heed it.

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Date: 1/31/2024 6:52:00 AM
LOL Ilene, very cute poem. Enjoyed it!
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/31/2024 4:26:00 PM
thank you, nancy! everyday life always provides a topic for a poem...
Date: 1/31/2024 2:34:00 AM
I’m guessing you were a big “Cheers” fan.
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Date: 1/31/2024 4:25:00 PM
never saw the show, chris! i'm guessing one of the episodes had something to do with this situation, though...
Date: 1/30/2024 9:58:00 PM
This situation happens to almost everyone. I'm not sure is it is likely in the cote hauture line, since I gravitate to affordable. I loved this take on shopping. Anticipating, "what's next?".
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Date: 1/31/2024 4:24:00 PM
thank you, hilda! i only shop affordable as well. i'd be too intimidated to even walk into a fancy expensive clothing store...
Date: 1/30/2024 4:57:00 PM
I can count on you for a rhyme everytime. And a story to boot. It's the stuff books are made of.
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Date: 1/31/2024 4:23:00 PM
thank you for that lovely comment, the situation! (is that the right way to address you? i hope so...)
Date: 1/30/2024 3:41:00 PM
so glad you found the defect - guess it was just a way of telling you to stick with your old faithful coat:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/31/2024 4:22:00 PM
you are so right, jan! gotta listen to those signals that the universe sends out. my old coat is perfectly fine...
Date: 1/30/2024 2:31:00 PM
Smashing recount, Ilene. Reminds me that whenever I buy anything that looks like it may have been opened previously, I check thoroughly for missing bits…. There’s always something… once an entire shelf. PEOPLE!!! Terry
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Date: 1/31/2024 4:21:00 PM
thank you, terry! i should have realized that this coat had been worn before because, in addition to the missing snap, it had a slight smell of perfume (which i never wear). i had hoped to overlook that, but it's now back in the store. hopefully, they didn't put it back on the rack to sell again...
Date: 1/30/2024 1:41:00 PM
But it looked so nice...the price a real bargain...and black goes with everything!!:) (Lol Snap! Who am I kidding:)) ~ Thank you for an enjoyable read, Ilene // paul
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Date: 1/31/2024 4:19:00 PM
ha! thank you, paul! in new york city, black is the main clothing color and, you're right - it does go with everything! still, i didn't need a 6th black jacket/coat...
Date: 1/30/2024 12:58:00 PM
I love your poem topics Ilene…everyday stuff you turn into wonderful poems/stories interesting and often with humour. Love this poem but cant stand the sneaky people who do these sly things! Debx
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Date: 1/31/2024 4:17:00 PM
thanks, deb! i love turning my daily experiences into poems if i can. ~ people never cease to surprise me, though mostly it's in ways that are not very nice...
Date: 1/30/2024 12:46:00 PM
-I made many such "bargains" years ago ... we are deceived and tempted, Ilene ... for my part, such purchases are over :))) - hugs
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/31/2024 4:16:00 PM
that's a good idea, anne-lise! i am always tempted by a sale and have bought many things over the years i could easily have done without...
Date: 1/30/2024 12:40:00 PM
I often read your poems and admire the simplicity of your subject, but written with great imagery.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/31/2024 4:15:00 PM
thank you so much, victor! i appreciate that...

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