Caren Krutsinger Poet Rhyme

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 July 29, 2020 at 7:14 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me giggle. God bless you. Caren Krutsinger July 29, 2020 at 9:49 AM Thank you Beata. I appreciate you stopping by.

John Watt July 28, 2020 at 6:26 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 July 29, 2020 at 9:49 AM I had to read the ending, because I did not remember it at all John.

Mary Waldeck July 28, 2020 at 2:10 PM Fun! Congrats on your win! Caren Krutsinger July 29, 2020 at 9:49 AM Thank you Mary. I appreciate it.

Aditi Mishra July 28, 2020 at 1:49 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 July 29, 2020 at 9:50 AM Thank you Aditi. I appreciate it.

Julia Ward July 28, 2020 at 11:51 AM I can see you had fun with this interesting poem. Well done, Caren! Caren Krutsinger July 29, 2020 at 9:50 AM I enjoyed the challenge!

Eve Roper July 28, 2020 at 11:22 AM Congratulations on your win after chopping down all the glass cases Caren Krutsinger July 29, 2020 at 9:51 AM I have to say this was inspired by a scene in Yellowstone.

Panagiota Romios July 12, 2020 at 12:29 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 July 12, 2020 at 4:13 PM It sounds marvelous!

Jenna Logan July 12, 2020 at 5:22 AM ha ha I doubt you'll be welcomed in any jewelry store after that! You have a vivid imagination, Caren. Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2020 at 4:14 PM Thank you Jenna. My muse is twirling too.