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City mall stroll, Quaint shoppes and things; Brisk on a roll, Sales placards sing! Shoppers cascade, Bump, browse and look; Fancy parades, Clothes, food and books. Hypermart queues, Waiting in line; Purchase on cue Stuff to feel fine. Tempting offers, Nice stuff to get; Do consider, Cash your best bet! Waltz here and there, Love that and this; Unneeded wares Sum up the list. Such pretty fares, Stocks on display; Showcase new cares, Confront your sway. Here as you walk, Watch appetites Pitch new self-talk; Appeal and bite! Watch noisy crowds Congregate here; Frenzy screams loud, Store stocks to clear. To buy or not, The question comes; Impulse and lot Attend and sum! Snatch a quick browse, Search for bargains; Needs and wants grouse, Reason gets slain. Be light of heart, Seek not to buy What impulse arts, Heed  thrifty sigh. So many things You think you need; Then in a fling, An empty feed. Just look around, Beware of greed; Just stand your ground, Don't let cash bleed! And if you must, Discern and see Goods that you trust To help you be. Go to the mall, Buy what you need; Glide through each stall, Don't feed your greed! A prudent spend, Cash and carry; A lovely trend Light and breezy. Leon Enriquez 23 Feb 2014 Singapore