Blank Friday
The True Meaning of Christmas Shopping
Staff gets scared...
I dared
to visit when I could
to get it
(a new laptop).
Just like I said I would...
*
Store is surrounded...
I'm astounded
that we are all here
with little credit
(maybe money in hand).
I sense some fear...
*
Anger is compounded...
I feel grounded;
a moment of zen
with fists and spit
(feels like war).
The season begins again.
*
Everything is accounted
with totals well-rounded,
and I can get away
with one quick hit
(my gift now),
awaiting Saturday.
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I do most of my shopping online anymore...people are too ruthless out there, lol. I could feel my anxiety shoot through the roof reading the picture you painted. Congrats on Top story!
Well done Kendall. I’m not much for shopping at anytime anymore. 😁😆 Congrats on your top story! 😊👍
So clever! Well done!!
Well written! I try to avoid all of the stores from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Unfortunately, it never completely works out.
Great piece Kendal, very relatable and so cleverly put!! Congrats on Top Story!
I never done Black Friday shop, and that's why. Nicely done and congrats on the TS
Accuracy in poetry. I hate this time of year for all that nonsense. So glad for the evolution of online shopping!
So accurate 🤣🤣
Exactly! I never have attended a Black Friday sale. Too scary-crazy!
Excellent
It is beautifully written and describes how many of us feel shopping on that particular day.
I have no idea what Black Friday is or why they have the sales. I've never bought anything during this time. It's just too many people. Lol
And now that that's past..., ...onto Cyber Monday!
I hope millennials kill this tradition too 🤣
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The best deals are online… and it has been that way for years. They’re not even just on Friday, it’s a long weekend of ordering things at your convenience and even getting free shipping in most cases. I wonder if the people still rushing out to buy are just lonely and wanting to be in a crowd.
nice work
. Excellent
Great job… I loathe shopping… except for books, of course. Just the thought of Super sales terrifies me!
Good one Kendall... I have now ignored Black Friday for more than 20 years. The deals aren't really deals... they raise the prices than lower them and call it a deal. However, back in the day - when I was much younger it was fun getting up super early battling the crowds, waiting in a long line, drinking coffee or hot chocolate while waiting. Finally getting in and rushing toward whatever it is you are looking for. You had to be fast because things would run out. I am one of those people that is not intimidated by crowds... I actually kinda thrive on crowds... but these days Black Friday ain't worth battling the crowd... However if there were ever to be a Pink Floyd reunion (RIP Richard Wright) I would gladly be in that crowd!!!
I never participated and never will.