I need to write a shopping list;

I’m always forgetting ‘this’ or ‘that’.

If I write down what I can think of,

by shopping time I’ll have it down pat.

*

I won’t need to rack my brain with a frown;

I’ll have more time to peruse.

I will get better value overall,

because I’ll have the time to choose.

*

Where is that pen?

Who eats these things?

I thought of something.

Oh bother – the phone rings.

*

This marker pen will do.

Oh dear – the writing’s gone through,

and there’s no cleaner left.

I must write that down too.

*

Aha – I’ve found my daughters crayon.

Now what do I need?

Oh – someone’s knocking at the door.

‘Just a minute!’ – I plead.

*

Oh joy – the delivery man wanted me to sign.

I wasn’t being dishonest there;

I just needed to borrow his pen for a while.

I’m sure he has a spare.

*

Now – nothing will deter me;

I have a task I need to do.

What do I need?

Let’s start with ‘packets of pens’ – times two.

*

Why won’t this pen work!

It’s running out of ink.

I might be able to write a few items down;

I’ll remember the others – I think?

*

Relief – I can read the indentations on the paper;

I’ve succeeded in this quest of mine.

Now I’m all prepared,

but I’m running out of time.

*

I jump in the car and hurtle away,

and with a new thought, I utter a moan.

I remember the one thing I wish I hadn’t;

I’ve left the shopping list at home!

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