The Buying Frenzy

The buying frenzy has begun
And every store’s competing.
You’d better hurry up; these discount 
Prices will be fleeting.

For those of us who hate to shop
‘Cause holidays demand it,
It doesn’t pay to moan about
How much we cannot stand it.

If we were smart we could have bought
Our presents months ago,
But good intentions somehow buck
Against the status quo.

And so we venture into stores
Among the crowds that crush
With pledges to ourselves next year
We’ll beat the Christmas rush.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 11/22/2014 9:21:00 PM
Shop, shop until you drop and then go have some nog. The dizzying array of stuff can leave you in a fog. And when the wallet's had enough and overtime won't do. Something homemade or maybe used instead of something new. Happy Holidays ilene. Peace. :)
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Date: 11/21/2014 9:03:00 PM
Accurate observation amusingly written. Especially on Black Friday, I am reminded of the eating frenzies of sharks, barracudas, and piranhas.
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Date: 11/21/2014 8:35:00 PM
Not me, sweetie. I have already gotten most of my stuff for next Xmas within months of the last one!! Loved this though.
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Date: 11/21/2014 7:31:00 PM
I can't be bothered this year Ilene - family is far more important than material things - some things money cannot buy! Hugs jan xx
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