Return of the Red Eye



Jedessa had a sharp shopper’s eye,
her uncanny bar code intuition
told her which bargains to pass by
Irregular fits raised the purse alarm,
buy-as-is was a siren salesman charm
Flute the loose cash with soothing store sounds,
attract the wary souls with free samples all around
Lady Jed had an eagle eye 
for those type of common distractions
And a talon grasp for subtle 
pleasure principle cortex connections
She had a quick light saber response
to those market dark subliminal actions
Her optical laser beam had a narrow focus red gleam,
cutting edge was her verbal repartee
Parrying with fine domestic skill and consumer wit;
outfoxing the retail office henpeck trolls,
made her floor presence borderline criminal
Holidays spurred return of the red-eye,
Jed always gave a victorious secret sigh ...
and her luxurious signature, 
velvet hand-wave gift registry goodbye

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 1/1/2018 4:34:00 AM
Most witty summation of a lady shopper Freddie - especially in this seasonal frenzy of shopping. I for one look at the bargains on the internet and compare - All the best for the holiday season...Maria
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Date: 12/27/2017 5:25:00 PM
Oh, where your mind goes is entertainment for us all, Freddie. For me, this was another grinner, a grin I'm still wearing. Reminded me of my Mother when her walk was all about shopping. Very good job here, Freddie - here's to your writes as born in the year ahead! I look forward to them. All the best ... CayCay
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Date: 12/27/2017 8:39:00 AM
Your mind must be full of so many different thoughts.. so many different subjects you write about.. What a talent my friend..
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Date: 12/27/2017 8:30:00 AM
Your pen is as witty and sharp as ever, Freddie! I enjoy watching other people shopping, their comments, choices and antics! By the way, love the ending:) Regards and seasonal greetings to you. // paul
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Date: 12/26/2017 9:08:00 PM
Wow... Great one for the season... Nicely done... I enjoyed it... Thanks for sharing...
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Date: 12/26/2017 4:09:00 PM
Perfect for the day Freddie. I went shopping with my wife and son today and was thrilled to get out alive!
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Date: 12/26/2017 2:17:00 PM
I don't want to get close to RED EYE, you'd pull back a bloody stump reaching for something. Good one Freddie...
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