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Shopping For Rubies

I spent my day shopping for rubies I knew nothing about them A masher tried to speak to me I made short work of him A shop girl showed me cases There were so many shapes and sizes So many cuts and carats One beautiful, some would not win prizes I asked the price of the pretty one Way out of my price range that day I decided on one I did not like as well Buyer’s Remorse set in right away You should get the one you love Said the shop girl who was on commission The price no big concern to her. But she had soured my fine mission. I left that shop after taking an axe And chopping down all the glass cases that day. It made me feel better for a second Until the police arrived to take me away Written 7-11-2020 Contest: 1st Line Prompt 3- Poetry Contest Sponsor Julia Ward

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Beata Agustin

Date: 7/29/2020 7:14:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me giggle. God bless you.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 9:49:00 AM

Thank you Beata. I appreciate you stopping by.

John Watt

Date: 7/28/2020 6:26:00 PM

Totally unexpected ending, Caren! A fun little misadventure with my criminal poet friend! Congratulations on your win, I enjoyed it very much ~ John

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 9:49:00 AM

I had to read the ending, because I did not remember it at all John.

Mary Waldeck

Date: 7/28/2020 2:10:00 PM

Fun! Congrats on your win!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 9:49:00 AM

Thank you Mary. I appreciate it.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/28/2020 1:49:00 PM

Oh this is another muse of your with your witty and fun side in full bloom. Loved this! Congratulations on your win Caren. Much love :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 9:50:00 AM

Thank you Aditi. I appreciate it.

Julia Ward

Date: 7/28/2020 11:51:00 AM

I can see you had fun with this interesting poem. Well done, Caren!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 9:50:00 AM

I enjoyed the challenge!

Eve Roper

Date: 7/28/2020 11:22:00 AM

Congratulations on your win after chopping down all the glass cases

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 9:51:00 AM

I have to say this was inspired by a scene in Yellowstone.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/12/2020 12:29:00 PM

Great story in poetic form. PS..I never regretted paying for a leather jacket I bought. To this day, it is my favorite wardrobe piece. Turquoise leather, three quarter length. Stunning. PR

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/12/2020 4:13:00 PM

It sounds marvelous!

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/12/2020 5:22:00 AM

ha ha I doubt you'll be welcomed in any jewelry store after that! You have a vivid imagination, Caren.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/12/2020 4:14:00 PM

Thank you Jenna. My muse is twirling too.