General Fiction posted December 12, 2024


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Shopping - I would rather watch the grass grow!

I Avoid Shopping - full stop

by Peter Jarvis


In the throng of shoppers, I find dismay,  
With every step, my joy slips away.  
The bustling stores, the endless lines,  
Turn festive cheer to weary signs.
 
The jingling bells and flashing lights,  
Transform the days to hectic nights.  
The pressure mounts, the crowds won't drop,  
Will this confounded misery ever stop?
 
Through aisles I wander, feeling trapped,  
In a cycle of buying, tightly wrapped.  
The spirit of giving seems to fade,  
In the commercial chaos we've sadly made
 
Yet amidst the frenzy, I hold a thought,  
That peace and love cannot be bought.  
Beyond the shopping, I seek to cope,  
For in simple moments lies true hope.



Christmas Shopping writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Write a poem about the experience of Christmas shopping - whether it's the chaos, the excitement, the pressure, the cost or the joy. All poetry formats welcomed. Share what Christmas shopping really does to you!
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