Sheer Shopping Madness

You're off and running once again The day has hardly begun The electronics store, the big box stores Remember when shopping was fun? You're out of breath thinking about it Heart's pumping a mile a minute You try to check out your harried brain But you can't find anything in it! So there you go, you're on your way Your mind is all a-flutter Careful now, watch where you're going You almost stepped in the gutter! Your eyes are glazed and tearing up With a look that's totally blank Sure hope your purchases are covered With enough dough in the bank! Your tiny brain is filled to the top With a myriad of important thoughts Then finally the shopping is over And every present is bought! All shopped out so now you plop In your comfortable easy chair The madness is finally behind you As your snoring fills the air! © Jack Ellison 2012

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Date: 12/7/2022 1:59:00 PM
Christmas shopping can be so tiring indeed. Beautiful writing - I enjoy reading through some of these older ones. Always, Laura
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Date: 12/22/2012 11:23:00 AM
Snoring with dreams of a job well done! The craziness is too much for me to get out into anymore. LOL
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Date: 12/22/2012 4:37:00 PM
I'm with you my friend! Never did enjoy it but now it's just insane! LOL
Date: 12/21/2012 9:21:00 PM
Jack,, tomorrow I will start the madness.. LOL... yes late shopping... pd
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Date: 12/22/2012 4:34:00 AM
Don't get trampled dear friend! LOL People get kookier the closer we get to that final bell! Love and big hugs, Jack xox
Date: 12/21/2012 11:29:00 AM
Hi Jack, what a great write you have created here, I really enjoy your work. Rollo
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Date: 12/21/2012 11:42:00 AM
Hey Rollo, a great big thank you, my friend... cheers, Jack
Date: 12/21/2012 9:10:00 AM
I LOVE THIS PIECE! I avoid the madness that you so aptly portrayed with your word picture! Very very well written! I applaud you!
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Date: 12/21/2012 9:14:00 AM
You are a sweetheart... thanks oodles! Have yourself the merriest of Christmas', my friend! Love and hugs, Jack xox
Date: 12/21/2012 7:28:00 AM
I really enjoyed this delightful poem my friend! You have presented a perfectly wondrous write this morning, as usual you bring us an amazing morning enlightenment! I am one that gets my shopping done early...I hate waiting to the last minute! So yes, I am done, and everything is wrapped and ready for Christmas! You have written an outstanding piece, I love this write! Great Work!!
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Date: 12/21/2012 7:58:00 AM
Well thank you muchly! It's that warm and giving season we look forward to every year! Hope yours is merry, dear friend! Cheers, Jack
Date: 12/21/2012 6:12:00 AM
I wish I could say that, Jack. My shopping is not done until this weekend! But you are done I see. Now you can sit back and relax - in your easy chair with a cup of coffee :) For those of us that take longer than others, there is no telling when we will be done. We will never get it done. There is always something to buy. There is always someone to think of. Anyway, we may get it done. Have to. Love ya, Toquyen
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Date: 12/21/2012 6:54:00 AM
It's almost over... hang in there, dear friend! You must admit though, you sure would be sad to miss all this fun and excitement with family and friends! Merry Christmas Toquyen! xox
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