They trade in last-chance opportunities,
in Christmas deals - not to be repeated.
Their one-time offers, act-now urgencies
fuel the fire in markets over-heated.
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They’ll commercialise, advertise, promote
and gladly sell their souls and services.
Their counter-bids will no-doubt float your boat,
lock down a price to suit your purposes.
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They are the wizards of chicanery
with spell-bound offers too good to be true.
Their bags of discounted miscellany
appeal to wonder, lust and revenue.
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They’ll make believe in a stocking that sells
wise men’s gifts to the tune of jingle bells
.
© Tim Grace, 11 January 2024
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Tim Grace
A first impression has a lasting effect - it makes a notable difference. In a subtle way that’s who I am as a poet. A ‘first impression’ looking for the gentle ‘twist’ that draws attention to a novel observation.
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