Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Pre-Replacements

I bought a new pillow
But you may behold,
In back of my closet,
Where I hid the old.

My chair pads were faded;
I purchased a set.
Did I ditch the first ones?
I haven't quite yet.

My glasses, old-fashioned,
Looked blah on my face.
My new ones sit next to
The old model's case.

Replacements look spiffy,
But part of the deal
Is chucking the old stuff
That's lost its appeal.

If I beat my spouse
To the Grim Reaper's door,
Tossing my pre-replacements
Will be his first chore.

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Maurice Rigoler May 16, 2018 at 8:40 AM Oh dear, not a very happy task for poor hubby, Ilene. I was brought up not to get rid of anything if it was still useful, no matter how it looked. Saves money, too. / M

Robert Johnson May 13, 2018 at 10:00 PM Oh, are we a bit of a hoarder? :) Great flow to this one. It just read itself. We may be called four eyes when we wear glasses, but we still only have two. I keep my most recent old pair for dirty jobs. Besides that, you should let it go. :)

Pat Adams May 12, 2018 at 6:44 PM I love this! I am the same way. I have probably 4 sets of glasses laying around and I'm not sure which were the last ones but just work with whatever is handy! Great write and a FAV for me!

Daniel Turner May 12, 2018 at 5:41 PM I too have a hard time letting things go, Ilene. i suppose it comes from growing up without. I'm not a hoarder but if I spend my money on something i will use it until it can't be used anymore. loved your rhyme:) Happy Mother's Day, Ilene:)

Chris Green May 12, 2018 at 5:21 PM That was hilarious, I got a great laugh out of this. Probably because I am the same way. Really fun Ilene

Jan Allison May 12, 2018 at 3:36 PM I too find it so hard to 'let go' of something that has been part of my life for a long time and I bet your new pillow isn;t quite as comfy as the old one!:-) we may live on the other side of the world from each other but are so alike in so many ways Ilene!:-) hugs Jan xx