The poem title may seem ironic given the length of time since my last post.
It is dedicated to those who have those agonising waits whilst their partner is enjoying extended retail therapy...
Enjoy the Wait
If ever there's a reason
(especially Christmas season)
to take some inspiration from the scouts -
No, don't think about your woggle!
Your mind's no need to boggle;
you should put aside unnecessary doubts.
Be prepared, that's all I mean,
(See? That's not at all obscene)
when going with your partner to the sales.
Give them all the time they need:
Take a book with you to read!
Leaf through pages as they leaf through clothing rails.
If the age they take's Jurassic
Then read a weighty classic
And their indecision won't be such a grind.
Discard the ills you wish 'em -
Read Lee Childs or maybe Grisham
Thrillers are a great time filler you will find.
So engross yourself with reading
Whilst the shopping bags are breeding;
The progeny of all the cash they spend.
And when they finish shopping
Don't be pressured into stopping.
Let them wait until the chapter meets its end!
