Absent-minded shopping expedition
by poetrydiary
This poem is a response to the weekly prompt on Big Tent Poetry. It started as a list poem, but became slightly distracted.
A tin of beans, to start;
three types of leaf for lunch;
garlic cloves, for your heart,
and a biscuit thing, to munch.
…crunch.
Two bottles of red – stop
right now, that is enough
to last a week, so drop
those thoughts of bacchante.
…tough.
A toothbrush and shampoo –
back on track, you can pack.
Mushrooms – there are too few!
go back and find the rack.
… smack!
Watch the toddler on the floor
his mum’s nearby, so what’s the fuss?
OK, I will obey the law;
come quietly and hey, no cuffs!
… gosh..
this prison cell is not so posh.
© 2010 Matthew Rhodes
you capture the interruptions at the store!
I like the sounds and sights of all those things that make grocery shopping a daunting experience. Your ending was a surprise and made me stop and think. That’s a good thing, by the way. Welcome and good wishes for an inspired New Year,
Elizabeth
simple….and nicely done Matt….thanks for sharing and cheers and health for NY
Great list, Matt, with all the nuances of a trip to the store. Happy New Year. Victoria