Sale Crazy

On a sale, my Aunt Bel can’t be denied
Access to mark-downs with red, yellow tags
Off for the big loot, her shoulders take pride
In carrying four gigantic tote-bags.

To keep poised, she dons fancy sunglasses
Like those models who shop but then conceal,
A giddy look that excites the senses
Obsessed about offers… Aunt’s set to reel. 

Hurrying to snatch branded  teenage jeans
Which do not fit her extra large belly;
She picks a bimbo hat, dye, and face-creams
As twinkling eyes roll … what a joyful spree.

While purchases are arranged , now she whines
The Mall’s closing with a long queue that’s packed
Bel groans,” I'm dizzy; my breathing's not fine,”
She gets ahead… feigning a heart attack!



Humorous Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Thomas Martin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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April 30, 2015 at 6:53 PM
NETTE. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. SKAT love
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April 25, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Nette, Congratulations on your Humorous Poetry contest win :) LINDA
Lindley Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM
Congratulations on a great win.
Allison Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 5:59 PM
dropping back again with my congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 2:10 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings eve
Nunez Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 1:43 PM
Congrats Nette!
Ebbs Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 7:20 AM
Funny :), congrats :)
Richards Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 8:02 PM
So funny!! I know someone just like that.....she lives next door!! (oh oh...hope she doesn't read this!!) lol Congrats on your funny poem.......so true to life!
Gibson Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 4:52 PM
Love this, Nette; she sounds like someone fun to know. Congratulations.
Guzzi Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 10:45 AM
So cool nette thanks for sharing Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
A. Sharma Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Wow Nette real crazy she ought to be! Lovely write n a huge win! Big congrats!
Allison Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:04 AM
dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Kayode Avatar
October 6, 2014 at 8:51 PM
Congrats on the win Nette.
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 6, 2014 at 8:13 PM
Congratulations on your win with this sweet poem Nette
Yvonne Avatar
October 6, 2014 at 7:35 PM
Congratulations on your win.
Andresen Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 8:35 AM
- I would like to see your Aunt Bel for shopping .... lol .... - Yes, why buy at full price when you can get it for half price :))) - Enjoy reading this Nette ! - Luck in contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 11:34 PM
she sounds like a fun weird aunt though!! Probably my favorite nephew feels this way about ME. Love your humor in this one, nette.
Smith Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 8:42 PM
I get that way only one day a year...for the Black Friday sales..but if I want something I will hunt down the cheapest price online then go looking for coupons...hugs Tim
Ryerson Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 5:50 PM
Funny!! I'd LOVE to meet this lady...I bet we'd get along well because I'm kinda whacky myself...One of my daughters is a garage sale addict. She will literally drive 50 miles or more if there's a big one going on which I am grateful for because she buys me a lot of clothes. She only gets what she knows I will like too...Good stuff here my friend! - Tim
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October 2, 2014 at 3:09 PM
really a delightfully beautifully penned piece smiling nette
Mara Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Ahaha, are you talking about me as well? I remember going to a midnight sale and pretending to faint just to let the customer give me his space. Top-rate chuckling poem!
Gonza Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 1:52 PM
This is a riotous poem, LOL! My mother is one shopaholic who would stop at nothing to get a kick from these deals, even when she doesn't need stuff.It must be a woman thing!Electrified by this one, Nette!
Allison Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 1:43 PM
LOL Nette I wonder how many people have a wardrobe full of sale bargains they never wore and brought simply because they were too good to miss - very amusing write:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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