Christmas shopping is no party
At least there doesn’t seem to be any dancing in these grim line-ups
Lots of chimes at the till
A festive ringing marking the triumph of crass
While worried hands search for emergency credit cards in cracked wallets
To add more debtload
More stuff we don’t really want to buy
But do, feeling obligated
Even though these gifts will be forgotten soon enough
It’s a wrap
David Trudel © 2012
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…and I read this seconds before going out to buy wrapping paper 😉
Perfect! But in a way this felt like cheating, it is all so obvious.
🙂 well, it is the season for obvious behavior.
I just got back from shopping…no credit cards here baby! I love beautiful things, but I always have this little conversation with myself when I get something new. Am I attached to this item? I like to believe there is nothing I could lose that would devastate me. Great writing David!
Thanks. Nothing like watching your prize stemware set, or the good china, get decimated over time to learn not to get possessed by your possessions!