Mitch White Poet Rhyme

What Would Jesus Buy?

I don't drain my bank account each and every Christmas
Only the ones who are close to me are on my short list
I get bombarded by Christmas adds day and night
There's buy this and buy that for a twelfth of my life

Is that the same woman that cut me off in the parking lot?
I had to park at Taco Bell, it made for quite a walk
I gave her a glance as she hurried along three kids
She was telling them to behave or they wouldn't get gifts

I caught them at the door and said "Merry Christmas"
She returned an evil stare and replied "Ya, is it?"
I watched her put them in the Santa Clause line
She bolted towards Macy's, as she shouted "quit whining"

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Carol Eastman April 22, 2012 at 9:23 AM I can definately see it. You made it come alive.

Adeleke Adeite December 4, 2010 at 6:25 PM Congrats on having your poem being featured on the Poetry Soup home page this week. Please keep your creative caps on, let your poetry pen keep painting your poetry pads with colors of creativity. Thanks for sharing this with us and have a wonderful week ahead. Love always, Adeleke

Suresh Iyer December 3, 2010 at 9:18 AM Wish you happy Chrismas. Congrats for getting featured cheers suresh

Vince Suzadail Jr. December 3, 2010 at 4:58 AM Congrats on the feature. Vince

James Fraser November 29, 2010 at 2:13 PM Many congratulations on your win Mitch, in Carolyn's fine contest >> James

Audrey Haick November 29, 2010 at 12:04 PM Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's Contest, Mitch! Love, Audrey

Adell Foster November 29, 2010 at 11:35 AM Congratulations Mitch on your well deserved win. :-) Many Blessings, Always, Adell

Carol Sunshine Brown November 29, 2010 at 6:32 AM A well deserved featured poem you have here Mitch. May you have many more. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown November 29, 2010 at 5:26 AM Congratulations Mitch on your win in the "Commercialized Holiday Humor" contest sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson November 28, 2010 at 9:25 PM Doesn't sound much like the Christmases of my childhood and its happy memories. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 28, 2010 at 5:25 PM Congrats Mitch on your featured poem this week on the Soup my friend.. a great one to share with us all with luv..

Andrea Dietrich November 28, 2010 at 4:19 PM OH, yes I remember reading this one before. Glad it's on the winners' list, Mitch. Keep 'em coming. LUv, Andrea

Robert A. Dufresne November 28, 2010 at 4:16 PM ahh such abeautiful sentiments eh? haha. Congratulations Mitch on your win here!

Dr.Ram Mehta November 28, 2010 at 2:09 PM Congratulations on this win for the excellent entry to the contest, Mitch

Sara Kendrick November 28, 2010 at 12:36 PM Congratulations on your win in this fine contest..Sara

John Freeman November 28, 2010 at 10:18 AM Drain your bank account! This is our lady of ill repute's economic dream, Mitch! You captured the problem Mitch. "What would Jesus buy?" "Brotherly Love!" Congratulations on a worthy poem's recognition. Agape, Moses

Daniel Cwiak November 28, 2010 at 8:59 AM Interesting question, Mitch. Terrific write about the hustle and bustle of looking for those gifts with the kids in tow. Congrats on your win in the contest. Dan C

Carolyn Devonshire November 28, 2010 at 7:08 AM Excellent poem, Mitch. The Christmas ads are run nonstop on TV now. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Doris Culverhouse November 27, 2010 at 5:47 PM Enjoyed reading your witty snippet of a day in the life of holiday shopping.... I try and use the internet shopping to keep my son from whinning and me too....LOL

Sara Kendrick November 27, 2010 at 3:36 AM Reads like a hurried Christmas season..It has gotten so that the whole month of December is horrible when it comes to shopping ..I don't know if this is for one of the contest or not if so good luck..I appreciate you stopping by my Sestina..They are long and boring aren't they..Sara

Andrea Dietrich November 25, 2010 at 10:17 PM hahahaha. YOU TOO, Mitch!!! (glad you found my divorce one funny. It's all that came to me!)

Dr.Ram Mehta November 22, 2010 at 12:59 PM Thought provoking write you have penned on What would Jesus buy, Mitch

Audrey Haick November 22, 2010 at 8:22 AM Sounds like old Scrooge in drag, Mitch! LOL Hey fellow Sag, how have you been? Hope well. I couldn't find your poem, "Jackson" You left a comment regarding it. You may have meant that for someone else.(it happens to me too)lol Regardless, love this and I hope it's for Carolyn's "Commercialized Humor Contest". A definite winner.. a fav. today. About Jim...SoupMail. Love, Audrey

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 22, 2010 at 5:26 AM Wow Mitch u have captured the picture of irritation of this person so well with her children and with the Season.. amazing piece my friend.. and your title is simply the very best... hope u enjoy a grand and Happy Thanksgiving..luv..

Carolyn Devonshire November 22, 2010 at 4:56 AM :) You capture the theme perfectly, Mitch! Thank you for supporting the contest. Love, Carolyn

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