Kristie Raburn Poet Quatrain

So Many Books

There were so many books at Barnes and Noble’s
That I wanted to buy but I wasn’t able
Up at the counter with my chin in my hand
I said to the sales clerk… I have another plan

At my low bank balance I did curse 
As I put my wallet back in my purse
I pulled out my phone and I began to type
Amazon.com, open morning and night

I entered the ISBN number
Of the books I had found
And quickly my frown 
Was upside down

For there on my phone
Was each book I was seeking
At a lower price 
And with free shipping

I clicked and I scrolled filling my cart
With Barnes and Nobel’s heavy on my heart
There is much to be said for a book held in hand
And my first choice is a bookstore to find what I can

But as money is the king of the land
I must cut costs wherever I can
Thanks Barnes and Noble’s, mortar and stone,
But I must go with the prices found on my phone

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Dorian Petersen Potter March 4, 2016 at 11:44 AM Excellent pen Kristie!Well done! I love books too:)) A 7! Wishing you a very lovely weekend! In his light God bless you!:) D. Kristie Raburn April 15, 2019 at 5:51 PM This is one of my favorite poems. It came to me quickly and almost wrote itself. I am glad you enjoyed it too!. Thank you for leaving a comment.