Recycled Presents

She sent a pair of floral plaques,
to me, and pretty though they were,
I wasn't thrilled at all because 
they were the ones I'd sent to her...

* a true story
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Peck Avatar
March 5, 2022 at 9:03 AM
HaHa! This is so funny. I'm sure it happens quite often. Really well written :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
December 27, 2021 at 1:47 AM
Congratulations on your winning placement in the poetry contest Jack, and thank you so much for sharing your poem! That was quite the thoughtful gift, I guess she knew what you would like because you bought them! Lol, oh my goodness, now you can frame your poem and give it to her and tell her you published a poem for her ;-) I hope you had a merry Christmas and that your new year is filled with all that is good!
Koplin Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 9:42 PM
Congratulations on your win!
Callus Avatar
December 12, 2021 at 9:12 AM
I love your wittiness, Jack :) It comes to you so naturally! ~ Best regards // paul
Canerdy Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 7:12 AM
Oh, my goodness! I'm sure things like this really happen. Good one, Jack. Janice
Maverick Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 2:02 PM
And your orally florally remarks must have Completed them indeed Jack.'
Kendrick Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 6:21 AM
Cute one. They say always ask the person about recycling their gift but of course, it is supposed to be going to someone else. I guess she was either really forgetful or she was making a statement. Thanks for all the visits to my page. Sara
Awtry Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 6:14 AM
hmm... well at least you both agree that they make a lovely gift! :D
Dietrich Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 3:35 PM
hahaha. Love this. I bet I have done this before. YiKES.
Proxenos Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 2:06 PM
Wow Jack this happened to me . Christmas and giving loses its meaning when people do something like this. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
Ball Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 7:30 AM
Oh That's One Big Faux Pas. Too funny Jack. Loved it. God Bless, JB
Rodrigues Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 7:04 AM
That is so awful!
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