Paper Or Plastic

Kroger, Winn-Dixie, Piggly Wiggly, or Harvey's
All great places to shop
But when the clerk queries 'paper or plastic'
My demeanor makes a terrible hop

I envision my eggs being broken
My 'Little Debbie' cakes soggy and wet
I get upset close to croakin'
But I calm down quickly and don't fret

The clerk gets a real sweet 'no thank you'
And I flash her a dazzling smile
I purchased canvas bags that will do
'Cause I've gone green and in style
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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March 2, 2012 at 7:10 PM
CURTIS... congratulations! In Susan's contest....Enjoyed stopping by to view may winners tonight!! Have yourself a very nice night ;-)*always..pd
Ronthorpe Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM
Curtis, wonderful work and a wise message as well. Congrats on making Susan's winners' list.....................S.Ronthorpe
Susan Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations on your win and thanks for supporting my contest! I liked being inside your head - how it's totally at odds with what you actually do :)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Congratulations my friend liked it the first time round yps xx
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's "Paper Or Plastic" contest Curtis. Love, Carol
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 7:43 AM
nice one! congrats on the contest win!
Moorman Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 9:26 AM
Thanks, Ilene. It is always nice to win, and to receive congrats from other 'soupers'.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 20, 2012 at 5:25 AM
Oh i do like this one this is my sort of rhyme, gonna check out some more ysp xx
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