Quite Enough

The emails are relentless
With their discounts, deals and sales
And in my former life I’d follow
All those tempting trails.

I’d rush off to the stores in search
Of bargains I could buy,
Especially when gifted with 
A coupon to apply.

At times, I’d even shop online
If shipping costs were free,
Indulging in an “I can just return them”
Shopping spree.

But now those emails I delete
Since I don’t need new stuff,
For in my current life my wardrobe’s
Really quite enough.

Perhaps one day I’ll feel the urge
To purchase something new,
Yet as for when that day will come
I haven’t got a clue.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 5:02 AM
We are not getting any of these offers. Maybe it is your zipcode? Or someone is stealing them from my mailbox. GRRRR
Watt Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 3:29 PM
For me, I've stopped buying new things because I've run out of space to keep them (and I hate throwing out the old things). Good one.
Johnson Avatar
October 29, 2020 at 7:14 PM
I wrote a rhyming comment poem but got 190 characters too long. :/ :) So, nice poem ilene. lol
Andresen Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 1:35 PM
- Most of us have more than enough I would think ... my wardrobe is not full ... but, I have what I need - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 12:52 PM
I think as we get older we get to a point where we have everything we need, I keep telling the kids I've enough best dad mugs and socks lol. Tom
Leffanta Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 12:15 PM
Hit the nail on the head with this one, too! No need for new clothes when wearing a face mask! Well done! Aloha! Rico
Allison Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 11:50 AM
I can't remember the last time I shopped for clothes its not something I enjoy but purchased a 'new' dress in a second hand store today, it will be lovely to wear at a Christmas function we plan to go to as long as we remain covid free. I think the shopping habits of many have changed beyond all recognise and sadly many familiar high street brands are going under because of the restrictions on our daily lives:-( hugs jan xx
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