The Tourist Shops

The tourist shops have lots of stuff
Nobody really needs,
But that's an observation that
Nobody really heeds.

For people on vacation spend 
Much more when they're away 
On items that, if seen at home,
Within the store would stay.

Though really, isn't that the point
Of traveling afar -
Detaching from routines to be
The way you think you are?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 3/14/2019 4:24:00 AM
- When we are on vacation ... easy to be tempted :) - When we come home ... we put it in a closet :) - Great written, Ilene :) - Enjoy the day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/13/2019 1:29:00 PM
Your first verse is a winner, but aren't you amazed at all the tourist souvenirs that appear on Antiques Roadshow? Aloha! Rico
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Date: 3/12/2019 6:35:00 PM
i try to steer away from purchasing tourist tat lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 3/12/2019 3:53:00 PM
Right on! I must admit Im quilty. enjoyed your poem. BG
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Date: 3/12/2019 2:29:00 PM
Tourist shops, certainly have a lot of cheap ( do I really need it stuff) Maybe some little thing to remember a visit but then its all made in China lol
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