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The Wardrobe

She had a bit of a problem
Of which she was reluctant to disclose
Her wardrobe was full to overflowing
With a wild array of clothes

She justified this behaviour
By insisting it was cheap stuff
Purchased from the op shops
She couldn't get enough

Because it was so cheap
She'd buy three things instead of one
Her shirts multiplied in dozens
And her dresses by the tonne

The day eventually arrived
The wardrobe door would close no more
The drawers were overstuffed
Things were piled up on the floor

Clearly drastic action was needed
And obviously, without a doubt
This would require some discipline
And red wine to sort it out

Hours later, knackered and dishevelled
She had reduced her clothing stash
She promised never to repeat this mistake
And instead save herself the cash

She staggered to the op shop
Weighed down with bags of gear
But naturally, there was a sale on
And really, she had nothing left to wear...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 5/14/2023 2:02:00 AM
I suppose i can't really complain; Sue bought a sewing machine and her wardrobe is expaqnding by the day. First time in my life we've run out of coat hangers. Nice true life poem
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Julie Draper
Date: 5/14/2023 2:08:00 AM
Thanks Terry :) You'll be needing extra rooms for clothes storage soon, by the sounds of it!
Date: 5/10/2023 5:50:00 PM
Typical female! LOL Fun stuff as always. Thanks Julie:)
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Julie Draper
Date: 5/10/2023 10:58:00 PM
Lol! Written from my own wardrobe experience! Thanks Daniel
Date: 5/10/2023 7:07:00 AM
Haha….love this Julie! Debx
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Julie Draper
Date: 5/10/2023 11:00:00 PM
Thanks Deb :) it's one of my favourites :)
Date: 5/7/2023 8:17:00 PM
buying for buying, is useless, we have to manage our wardrobe, such a touch of humor appreciated, no one can resist thanks
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Julie Draper
Date: 5/9/2023 6:53:00 PM
Thanks Yann :) Yep, we all have too much stuff that's for sure!
Date: 5/7/2023 7:38:00 PM
Just love the feathery touch on display in this romp -- esp. the lines about 'discipline and red wine!' LOL. And the ending is just perfect. This is a big fave for me! Thanks! Excelsior, Gershon
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Julie Draper
Date: 5/9/2023 6:53:00 PM
Wow, thanks Gershon, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! Thanks for the great feedback :)

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